£7m logistics centre set for Immingham
PLANS for a logistics training centre with a pricetag of £7m has been announced.
Modal Training will offer logistics training for sea, road, rail and air, and the centre is being jointly funded by the Grimsby Institute and the Humber LEP.
It will be located in a 61,311 sq ft facility on Kings Road in Immingham, in the former construction facilities owned by Fabricom ENGIE.
The centre is on schedule for completion and full operation in September 2016.
Sam Whitaker, vice-principal for strategic projects at the Grimsby Institute and Board Member of Modal Training, said: “The Humber is already home to the UK’s largest, multi-purpose ports complex which, for decades, has supported a growing trade in coal, cars, food, freight, passengers and petroleum. Now the region is set to expand again, as it takes on a new role as the international logistics hub for the emerging renewables energy sector.
“The task we have set ourselves is clear – to ensure that businesses operating in our ports, energy and logistics sectors have access to the training support they need to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity. We intend to work with them to develop their existing teams, train new members and raise the profile of career opportunities in these sectors to facilitate future recruitment.”
Mike Parker, chairman of the Humber LEP’s Employment and Skills Group, said: “It is fantastic that we are marking another first for the Humber – the UK’s first single point of study for a diverse range of qualifications suited to all modes of transport.
“Logistics are vital to supporting the Humber’s growing renewables sector, as a source of new career opportunities and in consolidating our status as the UK’s Energy Estuary.
Mike Sellers, ABP’s Port Manager for Grimsby and Immingham, said:”We’re looking forward to working with the Modal team to ensure that the programmes being developed meet our needs exactly. I urge other businesses to get in touch to discuss their own requirements.
“This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the creation of a centre of excellence for our sector.”
