Irish Port and Shipping News
Peel Ports Clydeport on Track for Record Year Amid Wind Turbine Boom
3rd March 2024 Ports & Shipping
In south-west Scotland, Peel Ports Clydeport is set for a record year handling wind turbine components at the King George V Dock site in Glasgow as the operator continues to support the renewable energy sector. The UK’s second largest port…
European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Conference 2024 Heads for Paris on 25-26 April
27th February 2024 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is holding its Annual Conference in the heart of the Paris on 25 and 26 April. This year’s conference in the French capital can simply not be missed, for various reasons. We are listing…
Port of Waterford Makes History with Record-Breaking Cargo Delivery
26th February 2024 Ports & Shipping
The Port of Waterford made history over the weekend as it handled a cargo of a record-breaking scale. The port received a vessel load of 80-metre-long wide-turbine blades, the largest ever in size to be imported to Ireland. The blades…
Reminder of Requirements for Passenger Ship and Crew Transfer Tendering Operations
26th February 2024 Ports & Shipping
The Department of Transport advises ship owners, ship operators, shipmasters, harbourmasters and ships’ agents of the requirements for passenger ships engaged in the tendering of passengers between the ship and the shore and for the transfer of crew/technicians embarking or…
Maritime & Port Industry Welcome IMCO Vote on UCC Reform to Urge for a Further Secure, Smart, Safe Competitive Customs Union
22nd February 2024 Ports & Shipping
The European Parliament’s Internal Market Committee (IMCO) has today adopted its report on the reform of the Union Customs Code (UCC). This core economic legislation determines the efficiency, resilience and competitiveness of the EU’s external border for trade. More than…
Another Remaining Arklow Shipping Cargo Ship of the Older ‘R’ Class Joins Norwegian Rival Wilson
20th February 2024 Arklow Shipping
One of Arklow Shipping Ltd's oldest cargo ships of the first ‘R’ class, Arklow Rogue with almost 24 years service, has been sold to Norwegian rival Wilson ASA with around 130 ships is Europe's largest short-sea operator, writes Jehan Ashmore. During…
Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) Publish Unitised Traffic Report for Q4 2023
14th February 2024 Ports & Shipping
The latest Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) Unitised Traffic Report for Q4 2023 has been published with an Executive Summary below. As part of the Marine Institute, the IMDO is Irelands' dedicated, development, promotional and marketing office for the shipping…
Smurfit Kappa, Europe’s largest paper packaging producer has said today that it has increased volumes in the fourth quarter for last year. As RTE News reports the increase has snapped three successive quarterly declines that led to a 12% drop…
Ports Welcome European Parliament's Support for Restoring the 90 Day Temporary Storage Period
5th February 2024 Ports & Shipping
The European Parliament is currently discussing the Commission's proposal for a new EU Regulation on the Union Customs Code. While supporting the aims of the customs reform to significantly improve the efficiency of the customs procedures in the EU, the…
Peel Ports Logistics Agrees Vessel Agency Deal in Liverpool for Renewable Energy Operator Drax
5th February 2024 Ports & Shipping
Peel Ports Logistics has signed a deal to become renewable energy specialist Drax’s new shipping agency service provider for vessels arriving to Liverpool importing biomass. The leading shipping and freight forwarder will support the arrival of all Drax’s ships from…
InfoDay: EU Innovation Fund is Key to Support the Transition to Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport
2nd February 2024 Ports & Shipping
CLIA Europe, ECSA, ESPO, FEPORT, SEA Europe and WaterborneTP have jointly organised the EU Innovation Fund infoday for the waterborne transport sector, co-organised by the European Commission. Approximately 300 participants from the broader waterborne transport sector (private and public stakeholders)…
Minister Chambers Signs MOU With Ukraine for Mutual Recognition of Seafarers Certificates
1st February 2024 Ports & Shipping
Minister Jack Chambers, on behalf of Ireland, concluded and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ukraine on Thursday (1 February) for the mutual recognition of seafarers’ qualifications. This MOU is an update of the existing arrangement wherein Ireland recognised…
Newbuild Arklow Grace, the fourth of Arklow Shipping's G-class cargo ship's launched in the Netherlands, took place on the same day when another vessel for the Irish shipowner also first took to the water, writes Jehan Ashmore. At the shipyard of…
Fine Gael MEP Calls for EU Investment in Irish Ports for Renewable Energy Support
29th January 2024 Ports & Shipping
A Fine Gael MEP has called for EU investment in Irish ports to support development of renewable energy. Midlands-North-West MEP Colm Markey warned that Ireland cannot achieve energy security, and consumers will continue to face unpredictable energy costs unless there’s…
Fifth Eco-Trader for Arklow Shipping Launched with Just Two More Newbuilds to Go
29th January 2024 Arklow Shipping
Once again Arklow Shipping has had Dutch shipbuilder, Royal Bodewes launch an Eco-Trader of their 6,800dwt design series, writes Jehan Ashmore. Arklow Resolve with a newbuild no. (NB: 825) at the Hoogezand yard, near Groningen, is were the launch on…
Introduction of New Brexit-Related Import Controls to Be In Force Effective End of January
19th January 2024 Ports & Shipping
Businesses throughout Ireland that are involved in goods exported to or through the UK, have been urged to ensure that they are fully aware and be prepared for the Brexit-related import controls. The new customs measures (click to consult) are…