The ABP ports of Ipswich and Ayr have assisted with the moving of 4393t of wheat by ship, rather than road, saving 61,535 lorry miles. This approximately equates to a reduction of 82t in carbon emissions.
Andrew Harston, regional director at ABP, said: “ABP is keen to support our customers in creating more sustainable supply chains. This shipment of wheat is a great example of a collaborative approach to make a positive difference towards our shared sustainability goals and shows how shifting to shipping from road reduces carbon emissions significantly.”
On 20 July, the Arklow Fern cargo ship arrived at the Port of Ayr on the southwest coast of Scotland with a cargo of wheat partly destined for the Scotch whisky industry, having travelled from the Port of Ipswich on the east coast of England.
At both ends of this sustainable maritime supply chain, the stock of wheat cargo can be stored efficiently, at quayside in the Port of Ipswich, and in store at the Port of Ayr, which specialises in handling dry bulks, including salt, animal feed, heavy lift and forest products.
Earlier this year, ABP completed a B£2.2m investment to upgrade all front-line machinery at the Port of Ayr.