New HQ established for trading and investment gateway

The Humber Freeport Company has established its headquarters in the Grade II listed Grimsby Dock Office. The office forms part of Associated British Ports' (ABP) offering of property and development assets. The Freeport area expands across both banks of the Humber, including the four ports of Hull, Goole, Immingham and Grimsby, which combined, handle around 17% of the nation's trade.

Greg Lacey, head of property for ABP in the Humber, said: "The Humber Freeport is a fantastic opportunity for the UK to attract new inward investment from both international and domestic businesses. "We have several complementary development sites across the North and South Bank, all of which have their own USPs and the ability to attract transformational projects to the region. "What is also exciting, is the opportunity for the development sites to play a vital part in the Humber's transformation to green energy and decarbonisation".

"We welcome Simon and the Humber Freeport Company team to Grimsby, which is the customs zone of the Freeport, and located close to the offices of North East Lincolnshire Council, which is the accountable body for Humber Freeport." Simon Green, CEO of Humber Freeport, added: "This is another significant landmark for Humber Freeport, giving us a base in the heart of the region from which to drive further investment. "Large-scale developments with a total value of more than GBP1bn have already been announced for freeport sites in the Humber, demonstrating how attractive our proposition is for inward investors.

"That investment in turn creates skilled jobs for local people, broadening our region's supply chain while driving innovation and economic growth."

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