#ShippingReview – Jehan Ashmore reviews the shipping scene over the last fortnight where among the stories are outlined below.
The Port of Waterford reported increases in 2015 across all categories shipped in to and out of the port at Belview.
Uncertainty about China’s economic performance and slowing trade growth will make 2016 a difficult year for shipping executives according to one leading analyst.
European Sea Port Organisation and maritime industry stakeholders co-signed a joint declaration for the recently adopted EU Operational Guidelines on Places of Refuge.
A new director was appointed to UK's top energy port of Milford Haven. Natalie Britton will be tasked among other roles in bringing new business to the Welsh waterway that includes Pembroke ferryport.
Belfast Harbour handled around 23m tonnes in 2015, similar to its throughput for the preceding year.