Jens Skibsted Nielsen has joined Associated British Ports, the UK’s leading port operator which operates Newport Docks, as commercial director.

Jens joins ABP with more than 30 years’ experience of Europe’s marine, transport and logistics industries.

He will be working with colleagues on ABP’s board to help drive further growth of the business by continuing to deliver the highest standards of customer service and building on ABP’s network of 21 ports around Britain.

ABP contributes £5.6bn to the UK economy every year and supports 84,000 jobs. In the coming years ABP plans to invest £1.75bn in developing its business.