Associated British Ports - Fuel Healthcheck

ABP decided to implement a number of the recommendations resulting from the initial report. This included a full tendering exercise for all 21 ports and other businesses within the group including its specialist UK Dredging division. The exercise, conducted in accordance with the EU Utilities Directive, resulted in the award of a number of new contracts which provided significant cost savings and operational efficiencies plus a standardisation of approach across the group together with a consistency of price methodology.

As a result of our initial Health Check and subsequent tendering exercise we have developed a close working relationship with ABP.  We continue to provide support to them including the independent calculation of prices for invoice checking and regular updates through our Market Intelligence & Reporting Suite. This gives ABP the opportunity to challenge supplier invoices which may be incorrectly priced. Also, through our Monthly Oil Bulletin, ABP are able to keep updated with developments in the oils market which may impact on the business.

They have ongoing access to our fuels procurement specialists, who are on hand to answer any specific concerns they may have.