en.Wedoany.com Reported - Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK's largest port operator, has appointed Rupert Joseland as its new Group Property Director. Rupert will lead ABP's property team, which manages over 8,600 acres of strategically located assets and provides multimodal logistics connectivity. He will also have direct responsibility for ABP's property team at the Port of Southampton.

Rupert brings over 30 years of experience in large-scale industrial and logistics development projects. He previously served as Managing Director at St Modwen, delivering major projects such as the Swansea University Bay Campus and creating a logistics portfolio exceeding 10 million square feet. His expertise lies in delivering complex projects requiring public-private sector collaboration.

Julian Walker, ABP's Chief Commercial Officer, stated that Rupert will lead the property function into its next phase of growth, and his track record in delivering large-scale property developments and optimizing portfolios will bring significant value to the company. He also noted that this appointment strengthens ABP's property operations in Southampton, where multiple major development opportunities are being advanced.

Rupert commented that the scope and development opportunities within ABP's property portfolio are evident, and he is impressed by the company's ambition to develop and grow its properties. He will assume the role from June 1, 2026.

Recent development projects announced by ABP include: the HELM Immingham project, covering 227 acres near the key Humber ports, with potential to develop 1.2 million square feet of logistics and manufacturing space and 90 acres of open vehicle storage; a £15 million investment in Cardiff and Newport to release over 40 acres of industrial open storage land; and the acquisition of Solent Gateway Ltd, securing a 35-year lease for the Port of Marchwood, followed by tens of millions of pounds in investment to enhance the site's capacity.

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