Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced a £15 million investment to unlock more than 40 acres of industrial open storage (IOS) land at its Welsh ports of Cardiff and Newport. The programme is designed to meet rising demand for flexible, high-quality logistics and industrial space in South Wales, supporting key sectors such as steel, renewables, aggregates, and logistics.

Four sites will be brought forward as part of the initiative: Queens Road South and Longships Road in Cardiff, and Atlantic Terminal and West Way Road in Newport. The first of these sites will be ready for occupation in the first quarter of 2026.

This investment forms part of ABP’s strategy to become the leading landlord for open storage across its 21 UK ports, providing tailored solutions and secure, surfaced sites with multimodal connectivity by road, rail, and sea. The project responds to strong market demand for well-connected, ready-to-occupy land at a time when supply is constrained across much of the UK.

Occupiers of the new sites will benefit from 24-hour on-site security, high-specification equipment for handling bulk and break-bulk cargoes, and the support of ABP’s experienced stevedoring teams. The development will also enhance South Wales’ position as a hub for industrial growth and contribute to regional ambitions for decarbonisation and economic transformation.

The £15 million programme represents a significant milestone for Welsh ports, creating new opportunities for businesses in logistics, supply chain, and industrial sectors, and reinforcing ABP’s role as a major commercial landlord across the UK.