IMMINGHAM, ENGLAND — Viterra Ltd. and Associated British Ports (ABP) are constructing a £10 million ($12.9 million) warehouse at the Immingham Humber International Terminal (HIT), supporting Viterra’s growing need for efficient and reliable storage for a variety of imported commodities.
The project will add 40,000 tonnes to existing capacity, providing almost 80,000 tonnes of undercover storage, the companies said in their Nov. 5 announcement. Construction of the warehouse began in September with completion expected by summer 2025.
“This investment is a testament to our dedication to providing top-tier services to our clients,” said James Maw, managing director for Viterra. “The new facility will enable us to better serve our customers and meet the increasing demand for high-quality storage solutions.”
Rotterdam, The Netherlands-based Viterra renewed its relationship with ABP in April 2022 with the opening of a new 35,000-tonne storage facility on the Humber International Terminal. This is complemented by additional storage within ABP’s Bulk Park facility located within the Port of Immingham.
The Port of Immingham is situated in north Lincolnshire on the North Sea and is the largest port in the United Kingdom by tonnage volume, ABP said, supporting import and export supply chains. ABP said it has invested significantly in grain handling operations across the group to maintain customer demand. This has included purchasing new cranes, refurbishing existing cranes and investing in landside equipment.
Andrew Dawes, director of the Humber ports, said the new warehouse will be adjacent to deep water berths, not only increasing storage capacity for Viterra, but also reinforcing the facility’s position as a leading agricultural port for the UK.
“Through our commitment to investing in supply chain solutions, we are not only improving our ability to better serve our customers, but also strengthening British trade,” Dawes said. “This investment is about creating a more resilient, responsive infrastructure that uplifts key sectors across the economy. By prioritizing efficiency and agility, we’re building a robust supply chain that will support growth today and drive sustainable progress for the future in our mission to ‘Keep Britain Trading.’”
