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UK’s largest harbour crane arrives at Able Seaton Port

The largest harbour crane in the UK arrived at Able Seaton Port on Thursday 20 February, marking a major step forward in Able UK’s expansion of its port facilities on both the Tees and the Humber. The multi-million Leibherr LHM600SHL …

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Able lands another rig recycling contract

Able UK has been awarded a contract for the disposal of four offshore structures from the Shell operated Brent Field in the North Sea. The contract will see three platform topsides, as well as a 138m high steel platform jacket, …

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Able orders UK’s largest harbour crane

Able UK has today announced that it has placed an order for what will be the largest harbour crane in the UK. The multi-million Liebherr LHM600SHL mobile crane will be specially upgraded for Able UK to enable its use for …

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Another AHP boost as A160 / A180 improvements take a step forward

HIGHWAYS AGENCY News Release issued 29 January 2014 Public can submit comments on plans to the Planning Inspectorate Further good news for the Humber Ports Port has come as plans to upgrade the A160 in North Lincolnshire have been submitted …

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Humber LEP secures £14.9m EZ grant for Humber Ports Port

Humber LEP is celebrating successfully working with Humber Ports Port (AHP) and North Lincolnshire Council to secure the project £14.9m from the Enterprise Zone Capital Grant Fund. The Humber was one of 12 Local Enterprise Partnerships to successfully bid for …

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Able sponsored £11m Renewable Engineering College gets go ahead

The green light has been given to build the Humber’s first University Technology College (UTC). Backed by businesses in the region, the £11m investment will give young people the specialist skills they need for careers in the engineering and renewable …

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Council reflects overwhelming support for energy park plan

Strong objections from North Lincolnshire Council to proposals from Associated British Ports which would effectively block the plan for the multi-million pound Humber Ports Port on the South Bank of the Humber have been described as ‘well-argued and extremely welcome.’ …

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The potential recycling of the Costa Concordia at Able Seaton Port

ABLE UK Limited can confirm that it is in a tender process regarding the potential recycling of the Costa Concordia at its Teesside Environmental Reclamation and Recycling facility (TERRC) at Able Seaton Port in Hartlepool on the River Tees. TERRC …

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Energy Park Decision ‘will transform future of the Humber” says Able Chief

The news that Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has today approved plans to create a world-class centre for the renewable energy industries on the south bank of the Humber has been described as ‘massively important for the region and the whole …

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Marine Energy Park ‘Preferred Location’ for STRABAG facility

The drive to establish the Humber as a world-class centre for the renewable energy sector has been given a further boost with the news that STRABAG Offshore Wind GmbH as part of the leading European construction company STRABAG SE has …

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