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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 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 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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) 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,…

The Port of Holyhead is to benefit from the UK Government’s Spring Budget which has pledged to give the Welsh Government £20m to help secure the future of the breakwater at the ferryport on Anglesey. The historic breakwater which is…

The UK’s largest ports group, Associated British Ports (ABP) has won in two categories at the prestigious Maritime UK Awards. The ceremony was recently held in Hull, the Yorkshire port on the North Sea, which also is fittingly home to…

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and its members are gathering for the 19th edition of the ESPO annual Conference to be held in Bremen between 1 and 2 June. The conference is hosted by bremenports, one of the most…

On International Women’s Day (8 March) Ardmore Shipping which has chemical/product tankers trading globally and a principle operating office in Cork, highlights the maritime industry historically has lacked gender diversity, however this is changing as more women pursue careers in the…