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Arklow Arrow takes to the waters during launching of the new 8,500dwt bulker that took place yesterday.
A new bulk oriented general cargoship for Arklow Shipping took to the water for the first time yesterday as the fifth of six ships was launched by shipbuilder Ferus Smit, writes Jehan Ashmore. The 8,543dwt newbuild (NB.441) bulker was christened…
EPSO calling on businesses to prepare for Border checks. The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is the principal interface between European seaports and the European institutions and its policy makers. Above a busy port scene involving a variety of ship designs catering for transportation modes.
Businesses that conduct trade between the EU and the UK will from 1 January 2021 need to deal with border controls, thereby ensuring they submit the right formalities and information to border authorities in order to gain clearance for their…
UK retailers and food manufacturers call for an investigation into why the freight system is failing to deliver goods on time this winter while shipping costs are rising at a rate of 25% per week. Above AFLOAT's photo of Felixstowe in England is self-styled the 'Port of Britain' and is the UK's biggest container port, and one of the largest in Europe, handling over 4m TEU containers and around 3,000 ships annually, incl. the largest  'box-boats' among them the Europe-Asia serving OOCL Hong Kong (21,413TEU) above. Around 17 lines operate from the south-east port, offering 33 services to & from 700 ports around the world.
UK representatives of food and retail importers have called for an urgent inquiry into the ongoing disruption at British ports, which has led to long delays to goods arriving and escalating freight prices. Following several months of disruption at the UK’s…
EU mobility strategy paves the way for the Green Deal but according to ESPO needs a vision on seaports as engines of growth and recovery.
The European Commission on 9 Deccember released its new EU Mobility Strategy entitled “Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy – putting European Transport on track for the future”. The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the ambition of the Mobility Strategy…
The Irish state’s biggest trading surplus was with the USA last year. AFLOAT adds above is Independent Container Line's (ICL) Independent Quest (3,100TEU) seen at the Port of Cork. This lo-lo vessel serving the direct route to the USA  on Sunday departed the Irish port's container terminal at Ringaskiddy and is currently bound for North America.
The Irish Republic exported €47 billion of goods, almost one-third of total exports, to the US in 2019, making it our largest single export market, according to a new report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The State’s biggest trading…
The south Wales Port of Milford Haven's scholarship panel met to virtually interview candidates. Pictured (l-r) are Maxine Thomas from Pembrokeshire College, Chairman of the Port Chris Martin and Headteacher of Haverfordwest High VC School Jane Harries.
In south Wales, four Pembrokeshire students have been successful in securing scholarships from the Port of Milford Haven under its prestigious Scholarship Scheme as Afloat previously reported. Launched in 2003, the Port (including the ferry terminal at Pembroke Dock) has already supported…
Ireland facing potential tariffs of up to €1.7 billion on exports to the UK. A container terminal in Dublin Port.
According to RTE News, it is expected the analysis will cover contingency planning for both a trade agreement being reached between the EU and UK, as well as a no-deal scenario. Mr Coveney said the stakes are really high and…
Irish shipping firm DSG is hiring over 100 traffic management operatives at Dublin Port (above). AFLOAT adds a mafi-trailer discharged by shore-staff from a ro-ro freight-ferry operated by CLdN which operates direct services to mainland Europe bypassing the UK landbridge and associated issues of Brexit.
One of Ireland's largest shipping and warehouse companies, Doyle Shipping Group (DSG) is to hire more than 250 staff as the Brexit transition period end nears. The company according to Independent.ie, has offices and warehouses in many major Irish ports,…
European Commission is due this month to publish its proposal for reviewing the Trans European Network for Energy (TEN-E) Guidelines Regulation of 2013. Above a containership berthed in Dublin Port.
European Commission is expected in December to publish its proposal for reviewing the Trans European Network for Energy (TEN-E) Guidelines Regulation of 2013. According to the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) they welcomed the revision but in order for the…
European Sea Ports Organisation (EPSO) has welcomed the EU Parliament's Transport report which reflects well on the organisations views on upcoming TEN-T review. EPSO also recognised the strategic and complex role of Europe’s seaports and the need to put maritime on equal footing with the land modes and the call for sufficient funding.
European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has welcomed the European Parliament’s own-initiative report on the revision of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) guidelines by rapporteur Jens Gieseke (German, EPP), which was adopted yesterday, 1st December. “I would like to congratulate the…
A major ports group in the UK, Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed a new Divisional Port Manager for Wales & South West England. The new appointment of Simon Brown sees his role responsible for five ports in south Wales including the capital Cardiff in addition two ports in south-west England
A major ports group owner and operator in the UK, Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed a new Divisional Port Manager for ports in south Wales and south-west England. ABP has welcomed Simon Brown for their Wales & Short Sea…
The Mentari Crystal leans against the dockside in Surabaya, Indonesia as it capsized on Sunday
Dramatic footage has emerged of a container ship slowing sinking at a port in Indonesia over the weekend. The video shows the cargo vessel Mentari Crystal capsizing alongside the pier at Teluk Lamong Terminal in the city of Surabaya —…
Brexit Checks won't be ready until mid-2021 says Stormont Minister. Above: a RoRo freight ferry berthed at the VT2 Terminal in Belfast Harbour, one of five ports in the north.
Across Northern Ireland's ports the implementation of new post-Brexit checks will not be ready until the middle of next year, the Stormont Agriculture Minister has said. Goods coming into Northern Ireland from Great Britain will be subject to inspections from…
The British Ports Association (BPA) represents the interests of 86% of UK port trade to the various tiers of Government and beyond. Above the Irish Sea port of Liverpool in north-west England is part of the Peel Ports Group (incl. Greenock (Clydeport), Scotland) is a member of the BPA. The group operates through a subsidiary, BG Freight Line with lo-lo services among them involving Greenock, Liverpool and Dublin (incl. running of the MTL container terminal)
Ports in the UK represented by the British Ports Association (BPA) today welcomed the launch of the bidding process and the publication of the bidding prospectus for Freeports in England. According to the BPA they have been promoting a port…
The Hutchison-operated Port of Felixstowe (as above) and DP World’s Southampton and London Gateway facilities are all currently congested, says Flexport executive. In Afloat's file photo is of the UK's biggest containerport where the giant 'box-boat' Mette Maersk serves the the major Europe-Asia trade.
LloydsLoadingList reports that Europe has become a 'two-speed' ocean logistics market with continental Europe managing heavy fourth quarter import flows far better than the UK. The two-speed analysis is according to Christoph Baumeister, Trade Manager Far East-Europe, at Flexport. He…
Cork’s New Direct Shipping Link with Zeebrugge is Hot Topic of ‘Bringing Europe Closer’ Webinar This Month
Cork’s new Brexit-busting Ro-Ro freight link with Zeebrugge will be the focus of discussion at a special webinar on Thursday 26 November. As previously reported on Afloat.ie, the Port of Cork facilitated CLdN’s establishing a new direct shipping route from…