Explanatory note

This Order designates Associated British Ports (A.B. Ports) as the harbour authority for the Port of Ipswich in place of Ipswich Port Limited and transfers the undertaking of that company to A.B. Ports. Provision is made for byelaws and contracts made or entered into by Ipswich Port Limited to remain in force as if they had been made or entered into by A.B. Ports and for legal and other proceedings to be carried on by or in relation to A.B. Ports. The Order also includes modifications of legislation relating to A.B. Ports in its application to the Port of Ipswich and consequential repeals of existing legislation relating to the Port of Ipswich.