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The new freeport of Milford Haven in south Wales is where the Secretary of State for Wales, David TC Davies, visited Pembroke Port is where a multi-million pound Pembroke Dock Marine project is underway.
The Port of Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire was recently visited by the Secretary of State for Wales as the UK Government launched its new Energy Security Plan after announcing that the Celtic Freeport bid had succeeded. The Secretary, the Rt.…
The whitefish trawler FV Marliona
Vessel owners and operators, masters, skippers, fishers and seafarers are reminded of their responsibilities in relation to carrying out routine tasks and maintenance on board their vessels. The advice from the Department of Transport comes on the foot of two…
Cargoship Arklow Gem, the new G class leadship was launched in the Netherlands this morning where the shipyard was open to the public for the event
Arklow Gem became the newest cargoship for Irish shipowners when launched this morning at a Dutch shipyard where the public were also invited to view the event, writes Jehan Ashmore. The leadship is the first of five 'G' class newbuilds for Arklow…
South Wales: The pontoon at Dale in Milford Haven Waterway is popular with residents and visitors to Pembrokeshire. The facility is one of six pontoons that will safeguard the Waterway for the next ten years.
The Port of Milford Haven in south Wales has made a significant contribution to ensure six pontoons continue to be available for leisure users of the Milford Haven Waterway for another decade. Working collaboratively with Pembrokeshire County Council, the Port…
Europe’s biggest Port, Rotterdam for the fifth time has been recertified through the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard with (PERS) the Port Environmental Review System.
The European Sea Ports Organisation congratulates the Port of Rotterdam for being recertified through the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS) Port Environmental Review System. The Port of Rotterdam is a long-standing member of the EcoPorts network, having joined in 2004,…
The 80-metre-long Salvage/Rescue Vessel Bakhtemir is one of three Russian commercial ships monitored by the Defence Forces off the Irish west coast over the last week
The Russian commercial ships monitored by the Defence Forces off the Irish west coast over the last week have left the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the Defence Forces have confirmed. The 79.8 metre-long Umka is an offshore supply vessel,…
CLdN Ro Ro has chartered Tundraland to boost capacity on the Santander-Dublin route from where cargo-destined for the UK market and vice-versa is transhipped at the Irish capital to Liverpool on board Seatruck Ferries. The Swedish flagged ro-ro vessel previously operated in the Gulf of Bothnia/ Baltic Sea (as above) in frozen waters when running a paper-products service from Scandinavia to Belgium and the UK.
CLdN which acquired Seatruck Ferries last year following approval by the Irish competition authority, has confirmed to Afloat that it has chartered a Swedish flagged ro-ro freighter onto their Ireland-Spain route, writes Jehan Ashmore Compagnie Luxembourgouise de Navigation which merged…
Arklow Gem is the latest leadship newbuild from a series of five G-class cargo ships and is seen above in the Netherlands during an earlier stage of construction at the Ferus Smit shipyard. The single-hold cargo ship has since progressed to completion and is to be launched in Westerbroek in the first week of April for Arklow Shipping, among the leading operators in dry-bulk trade within Europe, with chartering teams based in Co. Wicklow homeport and also in Rotterdam.
Arklow Shipping continue with yet another series of newbuilds, this time in the form of the G class cargoship Arklow Gem which follows into service only last month of the R class leadship Arklow Racer, writes Jehan Ashmore The leadship…
On the AFIR deal: European Sea Port Organisation (ESPO) welcomes that both deployment and use of OPS is now regulated, but underlines the need to prioritise investments. Financing OPS remains a big challenge.
The European Parliament’s negotiators and the Council on Monday reached a deal on the requirements for Alternative Fuel Infrastructure, the so-called “AFIR”. In line with the agreement, 2030 will be the deadline for TEN-T ports to have shore side electricity…
Holyhead, Anglesey has been designated 'freeport' status by the UK and Welsh governments having reached a deal for two Welsh freeports, the other successful bidder was Celtic Freeport (Milford Haven and Port Talbot).
A freeport status in Anglesey, north Wales has been secured in a move backers say will create thousands of jobs for the region. The Welsh Government in May, 2022 had reached an agreement with the UK Government to establish a…
European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has welcomed that the agreement on FuelEU Maritime introduces a requirement for ships to use shore side electricity at berth in TEN-T ports as well as in other ports which installed this infrastructure starting in 2030.
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is pleased to see that a preliminary agreement has been reached between co-legislators on the proposal for FuelEU Maritime. The agreement provides the shipping sector with a framework to accelerate their green transition through…
The new Vigo, Spain-UK (Merseyside) route by Suardiaz Group, which will service the Green Automotive Hub plant in Eastham near the Manchester Ship Canal, is projected to reduce annual CO2 emissions by 30% and energy consumption by 37%, when compared to road travel.  AFLOAT add that Suardiaz Shipping Lines, has operated Ro-Ro ships in western Europe since 1945, is currently focused on the sustainable, environmentally-friendly development of Motorways of the Sea (MoTS), in line with the European Commission’s priorities, such as Digitalisation 4.0, that will define the new era of logistics.
Peel Ports Group in the UK has announced plans for a new £10m Green Automotive Hub at Eastham on Merseyside to help power sustainable vehicle manufacturing ambitions at the Ellesmere Port vehicle manufacturing site.  The Green Automotive Hub to be…
European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has welcomed the more than 40 amendments tabled by six different political groups pleading for a new assessment of the importance of Europe’s ports in the TEN-T network.
The European Parliament’s Transport Committee is preparing its position on the TEN-T Commission proposal of 14 December 2021. More than 1800 amendments are on the table of the negotiators. The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the more than 40…
European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Vice Chairs Daan Schalck and Ansis Zeltiņš, EU Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean, ESPO Chair Zeno D’Agostino and ESPO’s Secretary General Isabelle Ryckbost.
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) met with the EU Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean today, to discuss challenges facing ports in Europe and the role of a green transition. The delegation consisted of ESPO’s Chair Zeno D’Agostino, Vice Chairs Daan…
Peel Ports Group, a UK ports operator, has expanded onto the East Coast with the acquisition of Humber Bulk Terminal in north-east England. The Group also has an Irish operation in Dublin Port with the Marine Terminals Ltd (MTL) located in Ringsend.
One of the UK’s largest port operators, Peel Port Group has announces that it has completed the acquisition of HES Humber Bulk Terminal for an undisclosed sum. The ports group has acquired the business from specialist bulk terminals operator, HES…
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Awards for this year has the theme ‘Nature Restoration Projects’ in its spotlight. Submissions for the competition are now open.
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award on Social Integration of Ports is entering its 15th edition, with the theme “Nature restoration projects in ports benefitting the local community”. Since ports are often located in or near different precious natural areas,…