Irish Port and Shipping News
Brexit Driving Change at Dublin Port as New Inland Facility Develops to Host Container Storage and Other Non-Core Services
7th July 2022 Dublin Port
Brexit has been a significant driver of change for Dublin Port as an increase in direct trade with the continent has accelerated the need for offsite capacity. Dublin Port Company’s head of property Cormac Kennedy spoke to Independent.ie about this…
Svitzer Pembroke Bound for Wales Port of Milford Haven, UK's Largest Energy Port
7th July 2022 Ports & Shipping
Global tug provider Svitzer will strengthen it's UK fleet and emergency towing capabilities in the south Wales Port of Milford Haven with a newly reaquired tug, while freeing up another to support its London operations (see related story). Svitzer, which…
Major Ports Group in UK, Associated British Ports (ABP) Publishes Annual Review 2022
7th July 2022 Ports & Shipping
The leading ports group in the UK, Associated British Ports (ABP) has published its Annual Review 2022 (download), reflecting on its success in “Keeping Britain Trading”, and its many achievements in the past year as it supported its customers throughout…
Mersey Maritime Launches 8th Annual Industry Awards - Calling Entries
6th July 2022 Ports & Shipping
Across the Irish Sea is where Mersey Maritime has launched their eighth annual industry awards and is calling for maritime and logistics businesses throughout the Merseyside region and the greater North West of England to start preparing their entries for…
Ports And Terminal Operators in Europe Call for OPS Where it Makes Sense in AFIR & FuelEU Maritime
5th July 2022 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and the Federation of European Private Port Companies and Terminals (FEPORT) have jointly agreed that the proposals for an Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation should enable the deployment of…
Study to Reduce Harmful Emissions from Shipping Receives Irish Aid Enterprise Fund Support
4th July 2022 Ports & Shipping
A training programme aimed at reducing harmful emissions from shipping has won financial support in the first Irish Aid Enterprise Fund for International Climate Action. Dublin City University’s (DCU) school of law and governance, which is leading the study on…
European Ports Welcome EP Adoption of Maritime ETS that Addresses Issue of Carbon & Business Leakage
27th June 2022 Ports & Shipping
The European Parliament on the 22 June adopted its position on the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS), which includes an expansion of the ETS to include shipping emissions. The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the EP position that…
Operator of Liverpool Port, Peel Ports Group Achieves New Sustainability Accolade at Multimodal Awards
20th June 2022 Ports & Shipping
In the UK, the Peel Ports Group has been recognised as the winner of the ‘Sustainability’ category at the 2022 Multimodal Awards in acknowledgement of its impressive environmental efforts. As one of the country's largest port groups, Peel Ports manages…
European Union Drafting Legislation to Prepare for UK's Protocol Bill
20th June 2022 Ports & Shipping
The European Union has drafted legislation that aims to strengthen its hand in taking action against the UK over possible breaches of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and EU-UK trade deal. It comes after the UK published legislation to give ministers…
Legal Action Resumes by EU Against UK Over New Bill on Northern Ireland Protocol
15th June 2022 Ports & Shipping
Legal action has resumed by the EU against the UK following the publication of the bill that would overturn the Northern Ireland Protocol. A senior EU official has warned that the UK could be brought before the European Court of…
Senior figures from EU member states have threatened a strong response to the UK's legislation. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz yesterday hinted at trade measures against the UK, while the EU's chief negotiator, Maroš Šefčovič, said the European Commission could resume…
UK Protocol Plans Taoiseach Describes As 'Anti-Business and Anti-Industry'
14th June 2022 Ports & Shipping
The legislation on the Northern Ireland Protocol published by the British government yesterday, has been decribed by the Taoiseach as "anti-business and anti-industry". Speaking on his way into Cabinet this morning, Micheál Martin said the action by the UK represented…
At the weekend Arklow Cove was launched from a Dutch shipyard that now brings to the ninth newbuild of 10 'C' class coasters on order by the Co. Wickow shipowner, writes Jehan Ashmore. The sideways launch of Arklow Cove at…
Minister Coveney Calls Truss as Legislation to Change NI Protocol Due
13th June 2022 Ports & Shipping
The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has told Britain's Foreign Secretary that proposed legislation to change to Northern Ireland Protocol will create a whole new set of uncertainties and damage relationships. The British government is due to publish details…
Plans on Merseyside Submitted to Regenerate Wirral’s Proud Maritime Heritage
7th June 2022 Ports & Shipping
On Merseyside, Peel L&P has formally submitted a planning application to Wirral Council to build a £25m world class maritime centre of excellence focused on innovation, engineering, R&D, entrepreneurship and training within the heart of Wirral Waters. The proposed Maritime…
EU Ministers Agree New Binding Targets for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Shipping Among Range of Measures for Transport Sector
3rd June 2022 Ports & Shipping
New binding targets for greenhouse gas reductions in shipping are among a range of measures agreed today (Friday 3 June) by EU transport ministers today to reduce emissions in the transport sector in the coming decade. The new measures, which…