Irish Port and Shipping News
Wallenius SOL Acquires Two Ships from Wagenborg & Signs Contract with Smurfit Westrock
7th August 2026 Ports & Shipping
Swedish-based Wallenius SOL acquired two ro-ro ships from Royal Wagenborg, together with a long-term Contract of Affreightment (CoA) with Smurfit Westrock, Europe's largest kraftliner mill, located in Piteå in the Nordic nation. The agreement marks a significant step in Wallenius SOL's…
A new generation of commercial sail cargo shipping will be showcased during Climate Week NYC next month when French operator Grain de Sail unveils plans for Grain de Sail III, described as the world's first fully wind-powered container ship. The…
Port of Cork Also Hosts Informal Working Party on Transport During Ireland’s EU Presidency
1st August 2026 Ports & Shipping
Transport attachés from across 27 met in Cork City and visited the second largest natural harbour in the world, as part of Ireland’s hosting of the EU Presidency According to the Department of Transport, during last week's 2-day programme, meetings…
The international representative organisation for seafarers and maritime professionals, The Nautical Institute, has launched a global survey - 'Listening to Seafarers' - to ascertain how technology is changing working life at sea and in maritime-related employment ashore. The ‘STEER Project’…
The Government has approved the drafting of new legislation aimed at strengthening Ireland's maritime safety laws, improving protections for fishers and enhancing environmental safeguards at sea. Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien and Minister of State Seán Canney announced publication of the…
Thames Excursion Boat Guests See Venues for Port of London Authority’s Next (LISW) Event
26th July 2026 Ports & Shipping
Next year's London International Shipping Week (LISW) is to bring global leaders from shipping, finance, regulation, insurance, ports, and technology to the UK capital for dialogue and deal-making. Hosting (LISW27) is the Port of London Authority (PLA), which recently celebrated…
Fisher’s Future Fleet Continues to Evolve with Naming Ceremony at the Pool of London
23rd July 2026 Ports & Shipping
James Fisher and Sons plc, whose tanker products division is based at the Irish Sea port of Barrow-in-Furness, England, has marked another milestone in its ‘Fleet of the Future’ investment programme with the naming of Orca Fisher, writes Jehan Ashmore.…
Killybegs-based Sinbad Marine Services, which provides a ships' agency to approximately 500 vessels each year, was kept busy with its latest client, writes Jehan Ashmore. The offshore survey vessel MV Kommandor Orca yesterday called to Co. Donegal harbour, though briefly;…
ESPO Award 2026 Sees Irish Ports Compete Among Dual-Use Port-City Projects
8th July 2026 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Secretariat has received eleven submissions for the 18th edition of the ESPO Award. This year’s theme, “Dual-Use Port-City Projects” highlights projects that develop port infrastructure and space in a way that it continues to…
The Government has launched an eight-week public consultation on a revised National Ports Policy designed to shape the future of Ireland's commercial port sector. Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien and Minister of State with responsibility for Ports Seán Canney announced…
At the Port of Liverpool there has been a recorded sharp increase in fertiliser import enquiries as UK supply chain operators reassess routing and port strategies amid ongoing global trade uncertainty. The Merseyside port operated by Peel Ports Group has…
Exhibition: Dublin Shipping Ltd - The 'Wavy Navy' at the National Maritime Museum of Ireland
29th June 2026 Ports & Shipping
A brand-new exhibition celebrating the former tanker operator Dublin Shipping Ltd with its ships, history, people, and stories behind its maritime heritage was officially launched at the weekend by Mr. Liam Lacey, Director of the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO).…
Today is the 'Day of the Seafarer,' observed internationally each year on June 25, providing an opportunity to recognise the essential role of seafarers in global trade and the risks they bear in sustaining it. This year, the International Maritime Agency…
CLdN Approved to Complete Acquisition of Samskip’s Services to UK & Ireland
22nd June 2026 Ports & Shipping
Short sea freight operator CLdN has announced that all conditions have been fulfilled to proceed with the acquisition of Samskip’s quay-to-quay and door-to-door freight business between mainland Europe and the UK & Ireland. The Samskip services, as Afloat previously reported,…
The number of seafarers abandoned by shipowners globally continues to increase according to two United Nations agencies - the International Maritime Organisation and the International Labour Organisation International Labour Organization (ILO), the latter being the specialised agency dedicated to improving…
Unitised Traffic on Island of Ireland Remained Stable Q1, 2026 - IMDO
11th June 2026 Ports & Shipping
In the first quarter of 2026, unitised traffic on the island of Ireland remained stable, according to the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO). The data is from the IMDO’s Unitised Traffic Report for Q1 2026 with a summary as outlined…
