Irish Port and Shipping News
IMDO Shipping Review: Economy Top-Tier, Container Orders Rise, Tanker Instability and much more
5th October 2013 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping –The latest IMDO Weekly Shipping Market Review includes the following stories as detailed below. Irish Economy: Top tier ranking in EU competitiveness table - The Irish economy recorded a strong performance in the 2013 EU Competitiveness report, released this…
Ports Need Policy to Meet Tomorrow’s Challenges, Not Ones That Burden
1st October 2013 Ports & Shipping
#Port Policy – The Transport Committee of the European Parliament yesterday had a first exchange of view on the Commission Proposal for a Port Regulation, which was published in late May. The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) acknowledges that the…
IMDO Shipping Review: Ireland Exits Recession, End to Container Rates Rise, Newbuilding Unseasonal Boost and much more
26th September 2013 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping –The latest IMDO Weekly Shipping Market Review includes the following stories as detailed below. Irish Economy: Ireland exits recession - The Irish economy has growth once again, according to data from the CSO. The economy grew by 0.4%in the…
#ArklowNewbuild – Arklow Shipping Ltd's latest newbuild Arklow Muse joins 'M' class sisters as part of a mixed dry-cargo fleet of 45 vessels ranging between 3,000 – 14,990dwt, writes Jehan Ashmore. Unlike the rest of the five 'M' class series…
Ports & Shipping Review: Ports Up 11%, Shortlist for EPSO Award,Short Sea Profit by 2020, Irish Ship May Reopen Channel Islands Service
22nd September 2013 Ports & Shipping
#ShippingReview - Over the last fortnight Jehan Ashmore has reported from the shipping scene, where shipping and port activity rose up 11% in the second quarter of 2013 when compared to the corresponding period of 2012. Five European ports; Antwerp,…
Irish Flagged Cargoship Could Return to Open Proposed Channels Islands Service
21st September 2013 Ports & Shipping
#ChannelISLANDS – Following the demise of Huelin Renouf Shipping in August, a new UK based company is planning to replace the freight service between the Channel Islands. If implemented, the new shipping company, Channel Island Lines (CIL), will charter the…
IMDO Shipping Review: Trade Surplus Increase, ShortSea No Profit to 2020, Old VLCC Values Rise and more
18th September 2013 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping –The latest IMDO Weekly Shipping Market Review includes the following stories as detailed below. Irish Economy: Growing trade surplus - Trade figures published by the CSO, indicate that the seasonally adjusted value of Irish exports increased by 3% in…
Five European Port Heritage Projects Shortlisted for ESPO Award
12th September 2013 Ports & Shipping
#HeritagePorts – What do the following five European ports; Antwerp, Cartagena, Dover, Livorno and Olso share in common? The answer is that they have been selected for the shortlist of the European Sea Port Organisation's (ESPO) Award on Societal Integration…
IMDO Shipping Review: Irish Service Sector Growth, Capesize Rates High, Potential Eco-Ships Savings and much more
12th September 2013 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping –The latest IMDO Weekly Shipping Market Review includes the following stories as detailed below. Irish Economy: Service sector growth - Fine summer weather, rising tourist numbers and continued signs of a growth saw Ireland's service sector grow at its…
#shipping – Irish shipping and port activity rose up 11% in the second quarter of 2013 when compared to the corresponding period of 2012, according to the latest quarterly iShip Index and quarterly traffic review published today by the Irish…
IMDO Shipping Review: Irish Manufacturing Improves, Container Fleet Growth,Chemical Tanker Optimism and more
9th September 2013 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping –The latest IMDO Weekly Shipping Market Review includes the following stories as detailed below. Irish Economy: Manufacturing improves - Irish manufacturing firms saw an improvement in overall business conditions in August as new orders grew at the fastest pace…
Ports & Shipping Review: ICG Half Yearly Report, Foyle Port Shipping Increase, UK & Irish Port Conferences and more…
8th September 2013 Ports & Shipping
#ShippingReview - Over the last fortnight Jehan Ashmore has reported from the shipping scene where Irish Continental Group (ICG) released half-yearly financial report. Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners reported an increase in shipping through the port by 27% over the…
#IRISHportsConference - As previously reported the 2013 Irish Ports Association (IPA) Conference on 27 September in Dublin is to be hosted by Dublin Port Company. The annual event precedes the UK's British Ports Association which takes place next month. This…
#UKportsConference – The British Ports Association annual conference offers a unique opportunity to catch up with all the latest policy, practice and technology in ports and harbours throughout the UK. Now firmly established as a 'must do' event for all…
Big Increase in Demand for Ports & Shipping Management Diploma, Says CMI
3rd September 2013 Ports & Shipping
CMI - Communications Management Institute in Dublin has received a 50% increase in applications on a new Diploma in Ports & Shipping Diploma. Since offering the course, there is enquiries coming from people from all sectors who are looking to…
#FoylePort – Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners have announced that shipping through the port increased by 27% over the past year leading to before tax profits of over £1.2m. Chairman of Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioner Mr Garvan O'Doherty announced…