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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Business
David Laister

Record-breaking car shipments received in Humber as demand drives larger vessel calls

Two record-breaking shipments of new cars have been handled in the Humber Estuary.

Immingham’s multi-purpose outer harbour development, Humber International Terminal, welcomed its first deep sea automotive vessels - two callings in four days - as port bosses helped meet demand in the automotive sector.

Pent-up demand from the pandemic and the chip shortage issue is being dealt with by dealers, and Associated British Ports has risen to the challenge, in what will be seen as a strong sign for the economy.

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