Irish Port and Shipping News
Updated European Commission Brexit Readiness Notices As End Of Transition Period Nears
12th August 2020 Ports & Shipping
The latest Marine Notice from the Irish Maritime Administration compiles links to a series of updated notices from the European Commission on the legal and practical implications arising at the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December this…
'Med-Mooring' Ship that Called to Dublin Had Berthed in Port of Beirut During Explosion
9th August 2020 Ports & Shipping
City of Paris a former Nissan Car Carrier that served in Irish waters and sold this year to Beirut interests as a livestock-ship berthed in the Lebanese capital port when the massive explosion took place on Tuesday, writes Jehan Ashmore…
Over the next five years investment in container port capacity is expected to tumble following coronavirus-induced global trade slowdowns. According to the latest Global Container Terminal Operators Annual Review and Forecast report published by Drewry, container port capacity expansion will…
Ocean Freight Capacity is Volatile & Is Set to Continue for Some Months
22nd July 2020 Ports & Shipping
The container shipping and supply chain consultancy Drewry believes ocean freight carriers will continue their practice of tactical sailing cancellations for the foreseeable future, due to the “still uncertain and risky outlook for trade and for the global shipping network”,…
State Agency for Exporters Warns of a 'Very Challenging' 2020 Due to Brexit & Covid-19
17th July 2020 Ports & Shipping
Enterprise Ireland-backed companies which won new contracts declined by 12% in the first half of 2020 due to Covid-19 with this year described as "very challenging" for Irish exporters. As the Irish Examiner writes, the state agency responsible for helping…
Ship Registry in Isle of Man Becomes First Flag State to Launch Seafarer Welfare App
15th July 2020 Ports & Shipping
The Isle of Man Ship Registry, which is one of the world's leading flag states, is set to launch the first ever seafarer welfare app designed by a ship registry. Director of the Isle of Man Ship Registry Cameron Mitchell…
Seafarers' Rights - New International Commitment to Enhance 'Key Workers' Following Impact of Covid-19
13th July 2020 Ports & Shipping
Seafarers worldwide will get enhanced rights as key workers following a joint commitment made at the International Maritime Summit held in London last week. UK holds first international maritime summit to address impact of COVID-19 on crew changes international recognition…
IMDO Represents Irish Ports In New ’Network Of Excellence’ Towards The Port Of Tomorrow
10th July 2020 Irish Ports
DocksTheFuture, the European Commission-funded project aimed at defining the vision for the ports of the future in 2030, has announced the launch of a ‘Network of Excellence’. The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) represents Irish ports in this network with…
Afloat has tracked the newest Arklow Shipping 'A' class newbuild cargoship Arklow Archer which is currently under tow on a canal from a Dutch inland shipyard to a North Sea port, writes Jehan Ashmore. The newbuild Arklow Archer is a…
Welsh Capital's Port Celebrates New Contract with Global Energy Company
8th July 2020 Ports & Shipping
The Welsh capital of Cardiff is where its port celebrated the start of a new contract with Valero, a global refiner specialising in the manufacture of transportation fuels and petrochemical products. The development will help power the economy of the…
Container Crisis Performance Risks Looking to Customers like Profiteering
7th July 2020 Ports & Shipping
As container lines have done relatively well financially during the Covid-19 pandemic, cargo owners have faced inflated transport costs and lower service quality, with many shippers reporting cargo roll-overs and carriers prioritising higher-paying spot cargo, according to container shipping consultancy…
Euroports: EU Taxonomy Should Align with Defined Sectoral Sustainability, Decarbonisation & Greening Strategies
6th July 2020 Ports & Shipping
Ports in the European Union fully endorse the idea to help private investors to prioritise green and sustainable investments by providing them a clear manual with common definitions. According to the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), however they have asked…
Port of Waterford Welcomes New Container Service With Existing Links to Other Ports
30th June 2020 Ports & Shipping
Shipping company Hapag Lloyd Ireland , in partnership with BG Freight Line's 'feeder' services are to launch a new port offering from Belview, the main terminal in Waterford. According to the Port of Waterford, this will complement their existing container…
Annual General Meeting 'Virtually' Held by Warrenpoint Port Due to Covid-19
26th June 2020 Ports & Shipping
Warrenpoint Port held for the first time an annual general meeting (AGM) virtually due to the unprecedented circumstances brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and current Government guidance on social distancing. A digital copy of the Co. Down's port Annual Report, outlining…
A Belfast Lough Maritime Consortium led by Artemis Technologies has won a £33 million UK Government innovation grant to develop zero emissions ferries in the city, that will revolutionise the future of maritime transport. With further investment from consortium partners,…
Latest ‘Ocean Of Learning’ Series Sees Bright Future For Ireland’s Shipping Sector
25th June 2020 Ports & Shipping
As an island nation, Ireland is dependent on ports and shipping services to transport goods, and 90% of our trade is moved though Irish ports. Shipping and maritime transport services make a significant contribution to Ireland’s ocean economy, with the…