Bunge and ABP Reach One Million Metric Tonnes Milestone at Immingham

Bunge and Associated British Ports (ABP) have jointly reached a significant milestone of handling over one million metric tonnes of grains and oilseeds at the Port of Immingham since their partnership began in 2022, according to a recent announcement. This success is attributed to the combined efforts of ABP's port infrastructure and Bunge's extensive global sourcing, processing, merchandising, and logistics network, which together aid in supplying agricultural commodities to customers across the UK and facilitating local growers' access to global markets.

The partnership's journey started with the commissioning of Shed 35, a purpose-built agribulk storage facility at Immingham's Humber International Terminal in 2022. Recognizing the increasing demand, the two companies further expanded their operation by developing Shed 36, thereby augmenting the site's total storage capacity to around 75,000 tonnes. This expansion has transformed Immingham into one of the Humber region's largest agribulk handling hubs.

James Maw, UK Country Manager of Bunge, emphasized the critical nature of the UK's agriculture sector, which thrives on robust connections between producers, consumers, and international markets. Through their collaboration at the Port of Immingham, the terminal manages imports of crucial feed ingredients, such as certified sustainable PRO-S soya meal and sunflower meal, as well as exports of feed wheat, malting barley, beans, and rye.

These operations form part of Bunge's integrated end-to-end value chains, offering transparency and traceability from origin to end markets.

Paul Litten, Head of Commercial (Humber) at ABP, highlighted the achievement of handling one million tonnes at the Humber International Terminal and Inner Dock for Bunge, crediting their longstanding partnership for the success. He expressed pride in supporting Bunge's growth by providing deep-water facilities and expertise that facilitate smooth supply chains. ABP is optimistic about continuing their collaboration to support Bunge's future growth and ambitions.

The milestone also underscores the pivotal role ports and shipping networks play in ensuring food security and reliable supply chains. ABP's Port of Immingham, being the UK's largest port by volume of tonnage, is ideally positioned to connect the UK with international trade routes. The Humber International Terminal, recognized as one of the leading deep-water bulk handling facilities in the country, handles diverse commodities including grain, biomass, and other dry bulks.

Looking ahead, both Bunge and ABP are committed to further bolstering the facility's growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and catering to the evolving demands of UK growers and customers across the agriculture, feed, and food sectors.