Hull Port deal signals industrial growth
Associated British Ports (ABP) has successfully let a substantial 158,000 sq ft (14,679 sqm) warehouse unit at King George Dock, Hull, to Mitsubishi Chemical UK, a subsidiary of the global Mitsubishi Chemical Group.
The newly let facility – larger than two Premier League football pitches – includes an additional 53,000 sq ft (4,924 sqm) canopy and occupies a strategic location adjacent to the Hull Container Terminal.
Andrew Dawes, regional director of ABP Humber, welcomed the new partnership. “We are delighted to welcome Mitsubishi Chemical UK to our site and to support them as they continue to expand their operations,” he said.
“This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering business growth and delivering flexible, high-quality industrial spaces that meet the evolving needs of our customers.”
Mitsubishi Chemical UK, a market leader in high-performance polymers, will use the site to support its expansion project at Saltend Chemicals Park.
The storage space will play a crucial role in the development of the SoarnoL ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer facility, in collaboration with contractor Fluor Corporation.
“Leasing the new shed at the Port of Hull marks a pivotal step in our long-term commitment to Hull, Saltend and the wider Humber region,” said Michael Curtis, PUMA lead construction delivery manager at Mitsubishi Chemical Group.
“This expansion not only supports the doubling of our production capacity but also strengthens our ability to meet global demand.”
The deal highlights the Humber’s growing importance as a hub for UK industrial and manufacturing investment.
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