Irish Port and Shipping News
Maritime UK Announces Events at COP26 to Showcase Sector’s Green Leadership to the World
27th October 2021 Ports & Shipping
Maritime UK has announced a COP26 programme, in partnership with the City of Glasgow College, to showcase the country’s global leadership in the shipping industry’s transition to Net Zero. IMO Secretary-General, Ministers and a VVIP to speak at flagship reception…
ESPO Urges EU Policymakers to Align Discussions on AFIR and FuelEU Maritime
25th October 2021 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) urges the European Parliament and Council to fully align the maritime pillar of the proposal for an Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) with the FuelEU Maritime proposal. While the discussions on the AFIR proposal…
European Sea Ports Organisation Presents its Environmental Report | EcoPortsinSights 2021
21st October 2021 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is proud to present the annual ESPO Environmental Report for 2021. The ESPO Environmental Report is part of EcoPorts, the environmental flagship initiative of the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO). This 6th edition is…
UK's Second Largest Ports Group Calls for Supply-Chain Rethink Across Country's Port Network
18th October 2021 Ports & Shipping
In the UK, the second-largest port operator is calling for the supply chain to rethink its approach by making better use of the entire port network across the country. Peel Ports says that it is essential for logistics firms and…
Anchored containerships are becoming a regular sight in the English Channel as ports across northern Europe remain heavily congested, reports LloydsLoadingList. The numbers are nowhere near as high as in southern California, where overnight data shows that 56 containerships were…
No Need to Panic Buy for Christmas, Britain Says after Port Chaos
13th October 2021 Ports & Shipping
The British Government said today that people should buy normally for Christmas and that there would be no shortage of gifts after shipping containers carrying toys and electrical goods were diverted from the UK's biggest port because it was full.…
A survey has revealed that more than half of exporting businesses here have seen their exports increase this year compared to last year, despite the impact of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the new survey carried out by…
Cadets from Trinity House to Join UK Royal Navy Ships in New Merchant Navy Training Link-Up
8th October 2021 Ports & Shipping
Trinity House which is the General Lighthouse Authority responsible for England, Wales and the Channel Islands, is in an exchange scheme between the UK Merchant Navy and the Royal Navy. The Merchant Navy Cadets sponsored by Trinity House as part of…
Potential for Further Supply-Chain Chaos to Bolster Carrier Finances through 2022
7th October 2021 Ports & Shipping
Disruption of supply chains could last until the end of next year, keeping freight rates at elevated levels for longer than expected and boosting container line profitability. Analysts at Drewry said the longer-than-anticipated period of disruption had led it to…
In south Wales, the Port of Milford Haven has appointed a new commercial manager for Pembroke Dock. The appointment of Sharon Adams as the port's new Commercial Manager will be a key part to develop growing markets and support existing…
Atlantic Smart Ports Blue Acceleration Network Boosting Start-Ups With Workshops & Mentorship Programme
4th October 2021 Ports & Shipping
The Atlantic Smart Ports Blue Acceleration Network’s (AspBAN) programme for startups aims to develop innovative solutions to the needs, challenges and innovation priorities of the ports of the Atlantic. Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, highlighted the role…
Better Connectivity of Rail-Freight Port-Cities Is a Win-Win for EU's Green Deal
4th October 2021 Ports & Shipping
One of the European Year of Rail’s most prominent initiatives, the Connecting Europe Express has passed through the Dutch port-city of Rotterdam yesterday and arrives today in another port, Antwerp in Belgium. Arriving in major European port-cities, the interdependencies and…
Naming Competition Launched in Wales for Pembroke Dock's Historic Buildings
30th September 2021 Ports & Shipping
In south Wales the port of Pembroke Dock has a rich maritime history having been a military town for 150 years. Today, the former Royal Naval Dockyard is a commercial port including a ferry link to Ireland in addition to having an…
World Maritime Day Highlights "Seafarers: At the Core of Shipping’s Future"
30th September 2021 Ports & Shipping
Today is World Maritime Day and where the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the global maritime community come together to celebrate the annual event with a focus on this year's theme: "Seafarers: At the Core of Shipping's Future". As part…
The latest financial results for Foyle Port's financial year ending 31st March 2021 show performance at the port remained ‘resilient' over the past year despite severe challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The figures published today show that trade has…
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Measuring Sulphur Emissions From Shipping
21st September 2021 Ports & Shipping
The EU is using remotely piloted aircraft to monitor sulphur emissions released by ships transiting one of the world's busiest shipping lanes through the Straits of Gibraltar. Some 27 ships of a total of 294 inspected since July 12th were…