Irish Port and Shipping News
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…
The European Parliament has urged the European Commission to present a European port strategy by the end of 2024. A report approved today by the parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg highlights the risk of economic dependence, espionage and sabotage, while…
Shipping in the Red Sea Sees Irish Exporters Advised to Engage with Freight Carriers
18th January 2024 Ports & Shipping
Disruption to shipping in the Red Sea has led to Irish export businesses being advised to engage with their freight carriers and look at their supply chains as the situation in the Middle East region continues. Due to attacks by…
Europe's Ports Express Concern on Impacts of Escalating Conflict in the Red Sea
18th January 2024 Ports & Shipping
After the serious attacks on ships, mainly, but not only container ships, in the Red Sea by the Houthi movement, has led to shipping lines in deciding to redirect their ships around the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. The…
ESPO Welcomes EU Parliament’s Recognition of Support for Strategic & Comprehensive Role of Europe’s Ports
18th January 2024 Ports & Shipping
The European Parliament officially adopted the Berendsen report, an own-initiative report on “building a comprehensive European Port Strategy” following yesterday's vote: (585 in favour, 21 against and 26 abstentions). In response, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) highly welcomes the…
Arklow Ranger Makes Maiden Voyage Across North Sea to Norwegian Fjord Port Within the Arctic Circle
16th January 2024 Ports & Shipping
The newest Irish flagged merchant ship, Arklow Ranger has made its maiden voyage from The Netherlands to Norway as the newbuild dry-cargo ship arrived this afternoon into the Arctic Circle, writes Jehan Ashmore. Arklow Ranger departed the Dutch north-east port…
Wicklow Based Alpha Marine Acquire A Damen Shipyard Built Multicat
16th January 2024 Ports & Shipping
Wicklow Port based multi-disciplinary marine company, Alpha Marine has acquired a Damen Shipyard built multi-cat of their 2309 design, which had been operating in the Netherlands. The purchase of the multicat from Purus HST of Swansea, Wales, was concluded in mid-December…
Liverpool Sees New Morocco, Africa Service as WEC Lines Add Call Boosting Trade in Tomatoes to UK
14th January 2024 Ports & Shipping
Shipping operator, WEC Lines this month is introducing a new direct service between Liverpool and Agadir in Morocco, offering a fast and green alternative for fresh produce importers when compared to overland trucking. According to the Port of Liverpool, the…
Port of Galway Hits Turnover of €6m as Benefits of Wind Projects Blow Ashore
14th January 2024 Ports & Shipping
Turnover rose to almost €6m last year at the Port of Galway, following strong growth in shipping operations linked to transporting inbound components used for onshore based wind projects. The revenue generated by the port, recently awarded European TEN-T status,…