Short Sea Shipping Company Competition Announced

21st September 2010

The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has linked up with the IMDO in the search for the Short Sea Shipping Company of the Year 2010, a key category in the annual National Export Industry Awards.

The annual awards are to be held in late November. Candidates are being sought for the award which is to recognise companies that have successfully devised and supplied short sea shipping services to enable exporters reach markets in the UK and Europe.

The Short Sea Shipping award is organsised by the Irish Exporters Association (IEA) in conjunction with the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO). The awards ceremony will culminate on 25 November when the Taoiseach will present the category winner, and the overall Exporter of the Year.

Further information and application forms for the Short Sea Shipping Company of the Year 2010 and the Export Industry Awards, including details around
export supports is available at www.irishexporters.ie or alternatively contact [email protected]

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Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals.

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