Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Adani Ports Eyes £10bn Bid for UK's Largest Port Operator
Adani Ports, a big Indian company that runs ports, is thinking about buying the biggest port company in the UK, called Associated British Ports.
ABP runs 21 ports and handles a lot of the UK's sea trade.
The deal could be worth more than £10 billion.
If it happens, it would be the biggest overseas purchase for Adani Ports and would give it a strong base in Europe.
The talks are still early and no official offer has been made yet.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) is exploring a bid for Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK's largest port operator.
ABP manages 21 ports across England, Scotland and Wales, handling about 25% of the UK's seaborne trade and is valued at over £10 billion.
Canadian pension funds CPP Investments and OMERS own roughly 64% of ABP, while other investors include GIC, Wren House Infrastructure and Anchorage Ports LLP.
The potential acquisition would be APSEZ’s biggest international deal and give it a major foothold in a G7 economy, complementing its existing global assets in Israel, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Australia.
Discussions are in early stages; no formal offer has been made and the deal is unlikely to close this year.
- Who
- Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) and Associated British Ports (ABP)
- What
- APSEZ is exploring a bid for ABP, the UK's largest port operator
- When
- Discussions are ongoing; no formal offer yet
- Where
- United Kingdom (ABP) and India (APSEZ)
- Why
- To expand APSEZ’s global footprint and become a leading transport utility
- Company considering bid
- Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone
- Target company
- Associated British Ports
- Estimated value
- >£10 billion
- Major shareholders of ABP
- CPP Investments, OMERS, CPPIB, GIC, Wren House Infrastructure, Anchorage Ports LLP
- Current status
- Early stage, no formal offer
