Associated British Ports Ltd (ABP) is the UK's largest port group, operating 22 ports that form a UK-wide network capable of handling almost every conceivable type of cargo. ABP is backed by investment in cutting-edge facilities and equipment. It is also the owner/ operator of one of the UK's premier inland rail freight terminals: Hams Hall. Located near Birmingham, the UK’s busiest inland container terminal is adjacent to the Nuneaton-to-Birmingham railway line and handles deep-sea and short-sea traffic to and from ports like Southampton, Tilbury and Felixstowe – as well as traffic via the Channel Tunnel and domestic traffic from Scotland.
Ongoing expansion and investment since 2002 has seen operational capacity at Hams Hall treble; ABP Hams Hall currently handles around 100,000 containers per annum, yet still has capacity to accommodate further growth. Hams Hall spans 11 hectares (110,000m2), is Channel Tunnel SACTIFF securityapproved, has 6,000 TEU of secure storage, four railway sidings and two reception lines. With stackers, an RTG and a shunting locomotive, Hams Hall is well placed to serve its customers that include shipping lines, 3PLs, FOCs and truck companies…
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