Irish Port and Shipping News

According to the Dept of Transport, the new Rail Freight 2040 Strategy launched today by IrishRail and Minister Hildegarde Naughten targets a five-fold increase in freight services on Ireland’s rail network. This will reduce our CO2 emissions by 25,000 tonnes annually and enhance our connectivity. Above containers from operator Samskip at the Port of Waterford.

Irish Rail Launch National Freight Plan With Ports Among 2040 Strategy

1st December 2021 Ports & Shipping

Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) has launched a national rail freight plan in Ballina in Co Mayo, which aims to increase operations in line with growth in demand across the EU. As RTE News reports, the company says the expansion will…

Joe Varley, president of the Maritime Institute of Ireland attending a low-key ceremony to mark the annual Irish Seaman's National Memorial in Dublin's City Quay. The event is to remember Irish Seafarers lost during World War II.

Ceremony to Mark Irish Seaman's National Memorial took Place Albeit Low-Key

1st December 2021 Ports & Shipping

The annual Irish Seaman's National Memorial service this year was again cancelled given ongoing Covid circumstances, however a small low-key ceremony did take place along Dublin's south quays, writes Jehan Ashmore. Attending the ceremony last Friday at City Quay, was…

Members of trade union UNITE say the strike is expected to significantly affect operations at Foyle Port

Some Workers at Foyle Port Take Strike Action Over Pay

29th November 2021 Ports & Shipping

Some members of the trade union UNITE said the strike is expected to significantly affect operations at Foyle Port. The union said the dispute centres on a rejected demand for a 2.1% pay rise this year, following a pay freeze.…

No AFIR without FuelEU: ESPO asks for ambitious and coherent legislation on provision and use of clean energy infrastructure for shipping

ESPO asks for Ambitious & Coherent Legislation on Provision and Use of Clean Energy Infrastructure for Shipping

29th November 2021 Ports & Shipping

Europe’s ports welcome that the review of the current AFIR proposal is accompanied by provisions in the new FuelEU Maritime Proposal, which requires vessels to use shore-side electricity infrastructure at berth. The alignment of requirements between what ports need to…

Pictured at the Dunmore East pontoon taking delivery of the new Port of Waterford pilot boat, the ‘Port Láirge’, are from left; Captain Darren Doyle Port of Waterford, Joefy Murphy from Dunmore East, John Glody from Dunmore East and Sean Whitty from Passage East

Harbourmaster Capt Darren Doyle on Port of Waterford's New Interceptor 48 Pilot Boat

26th November 2021 Wavelength Podcast

Boatbuilder Frank Kowalski of Safehaven Marine Ltd in Youghal, Co Cork, could certainly give the makers of Deadliest Catch a run for their money with his cool videos set to stirring musical scores. One of his latest is of sea…

CO2 Talks Stall: Shipping's global regulator signals that a small CO2-based charge on vessels' marine fuel will not be approved at a meeting this week

Talks on Shipping Industry Push for World-First CO2 Fees Stall

26th November 2021 Ports & Shipping

A CO2-based charge, backed by multiple countries and a major trade organization, is not billed as a tax and isn’t intended to change shippers’ behavior. Shipping’s global regulator signalled that a tiny CO2-based charge on vessels’ fuel consumption will not…

Irish Institute of Master Mariners is to host two 'zoom' meetings this Saturday, 27 November

Irish Institute of Master Mariners to Host 'Zoom' Meetings this Saturday, 27 November

25th November 2021 Ports & Shipping

The Irish Institute of Master Mariners (IIMM) which is a non-political organisation promoting safe, efficient and professional maritime operations globally, is to hold two meetings using Zoom on this Saturday, 27 November. In the morning, the next National Council meeting…

The Welsh Secretary had previously said that Wales would have to accept a freeport 'come what may'. Above the Port of Holyhead's main terminal located on Salt Island.

Freeports in Scotland & Wales Resisted by UK Government Might be Dead in the Water after Treasury ‘Kills’ Idea

23rd November 2021 Ports & Shipping

Following a long fight with the Scottish and Welsh Governments over imposing freeports on the autonomous nations, they may have been “killed” after all, UK Government sources have said. Welsh Secretary Simon Hart had previously said that Wales would have…

Post COP26 Webinar - First Assessment On the Outcomes for Shipping

23rd November 2021 Ports & Shipping

Lloyd's Register and Maritime London are to host a joint webinar: COP 26 – First Assessment on the Outcomes for Shipping, which is to be held tomorrow (Wed. 24 Nov). Since the start of the year, the maritime industry has…

Dublin Port’s main operations on the Northside of the Liffey

Minimum Safety and Health Requirements for Improved Medical Treatment on Board Vessels

22nd November 2021 Ports & Shipping

The European Union (Minimum Safety and Health Requirements for Improved Medical Treatment on Board Vessels) Regulations 2021 transpose into Irish law European Council Directive 92/29/EEC (as amended) concerning the minimum health and safety requirements for improved medical treatment on board…

Short-Sea feeder: A new, larger containership MV Elissabeth, has also been drafted in by Unifeeders to deal with the increasing capacity demands to / from the island of Ireland and mainland northern Europe.

Cork Agent Announces Unifeeder's Additional Dublin Port Call to Existing Feeder Services

19th November 2021 Ports & Shipping

Cork basedMainport which acts as shipping agent for container operator, Unifeeder A/S, has announced as of the start of this month that they have increased capacity between the Irish Sea and mainland northern Europe. This has led to the deployment…

The UK's largest port operator, ABP is launching a number of sites at the heart of Britain's industrial and consumer supply chains at port among them Aflloat adds along the UK west coast: Liverpool, Cardiff and Newport (as above) which is located to the east of the Welsh capital.

Largest Port Operator in UK Launches Development Initiative With More Strategic Land

19th November 2021 Ports & Shipping

The largest port operator in the UK, Associated British Ports (ABP), is bringing forward more than 1,000 acres of development land to support the UK’s supply chain, manufacturing and renewable energy sectors. ABP operates 21 ports around the UK and…

Future Ports Wales: All five Associated British Ports (ABP) in south Wales ports (among them Cardiff as above) to be part of a new vision for the future to decarbonise. Among the ports is Port Talbot whose deep waters have potential to create world-class Floating Offshore Wind facilities.

Ports Group in Wales Launch Ambitious Plan With Revolutionary Role in Decarbonisation

12th November 2021 Ports & Shipping

Several ports in south Wales and all operated by Associated British Ports (ABP) have launched an ambitious plan to decarbonise the region with its Future Ports for Wales Vision. ABP has five ports in south Wales, (from west to east)…

This year's winner of the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award 2021 went to the Polish port of Gdańsk Authority, in recognition of its role in the recovery of the city and the local community during pandemic lockdowns.

Polish Port Authority Wins Award On Same Day of ESPO Publishing Annual Report

11th November 2021 Ports & Shipping

This week the Port of Gdańsk Authority in Poland, was announced winner of the European Sea Ports Organsisation (ESPO) Award 2021 in recognition of its role in the recovery of the city and the local community during lock-downs. The ESPO…

States including Ireland will support the establishment of green shipping corridors globally under the 'Clydebank Declaration' that today was signed at a launch during COP26 held in Glasgow.

'Clydebank Declaration' Signed at COP26 for Green Shipping Corridors

10th November 2021 Ports & Shipping

At the COP26 Conference in Glasgow today, the UK has announced the launch of the Clydebank Declaration on Green Shipping Corridors. Signatory states (including Ireland) declared their ambition and intent to support the establishment of green shipping corridors – zero-emission…

EuroChambres Survey: Delays in the supply of goods and raw materials have become a significant issue for businesses in the manufacturing, services and construction sectors which is resulting in higher input costs

EuroChambres Survey Says Supply-Chain Disruption a Major Concern for Businesses

10th November 2021 Ports & Shipping

In a Eurochambres Economic Survey for 2022, a lack of skilled workers, access to affordable energy, and increasing labour costs are among the main challenges facing businesses across Europe. As RTE News reports, the European Association, of which Chambers Ireland…