Road hauliers Express Freight Services has leased a 1.34 acre compound at the Port of Ipswich.
The firm has struck a deal with port owners Associated British Ports (ABP) for secure vehicle storage and office space at West Bank Terminal.
ABP undertook a range of works, including re-surfacing the yard, line painting and installed new security fencing in order to prepare for the arrival of its tenant.
MORE — New lock gates installed at town portAndrew Baxter, Managing Director at Express Freight Services, said the firm was “pleased” to have secured a new lease at the terminal.
ABP Wales and short sea ports director Andrew Harston said: “We are delighted to announce this new lease with Express Freight Services who are a leading road transport services provider in the area.
“We look forward to continuing to provide the well-connected, secure space they need to support their business.”
The ports’ West Bank has more than 30 acres of secure open storage space used for port-related warehousing, logistics and office accommodation.
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