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Associated British Ports

Associated British Ports

Associated British Ports (ABP) is the largest port operator in the UK, managing 21 ports across England, Scotland, and Wales. It handles around 25% of the UK’s seaborne trade and moves approximately 89 million tonnes of cargo annually. Privately owned, with major shareholders including pension and infrastructure investment funds, ABP manages 21 ports across the UK and contributes £15 billion to the UK economy annually.

The Port of Southampton, operated by ABP, is one of the UK’s busiest and most important ports. It is a major deep-water port on the south coast of England, handling containers, cruise ships, automotive cargo, and bulk goods. The port contributes £2.5 billion to the UK economy per annum.

Sector	Transport
Customer/Developer	Southern Voltage Services
End User	Associated British Ports
Location	Southampton
Scope of Work	Nine 11-6.6kV/415V Wilson e3 Ultra Low Loss Amorphous® Transformers (800kVA, 1000kVA and 1600kVA)

The Port of Southampton is a critical hub for global trade and one of the UK’s most advanced and efficient ports. To enhance sustainability and reduce its environmental impact, the Port of Southampton has implemented several energy-saving initiatives. These include shore power facilities, hybrid straddle carriers, and participation in the Southampton District Energy Scheme. Southampton has achieved a 40% reduction in energy consumption since 2009. This improvement is attributed to the adoption of cleaner fuels, investment in rail infrastructure, and upgrading port equipment.

One major investment through the Energy Saving Programme was upgrading the port's HV network and installing energy-efficient transformers that could reduce energy waste and mitigate carbon emissions while cutting operational costs. We supplied nine Wilson e3 Ultra Low Loss Amorphous® Transformers to this programme through Southern Voltage Services with bespoke voltages and C5H paint system to withstand the marine environment.

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