Irish Port and Shipping News
Another Irish Built Container Crane Heads to UK This Time to Port of Grangemouth
3rd September 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - Afloat has previously reported on Liebherr cranes from it Killarney plant installed at the UK North Sea Port of Hull from where further northward in Scotland at the Port of Grangemouth news of a new multimillion pound container crane…
Arklow Shipping to Make Larger 'Waves' With First in Class of Enlarged Newbuilds
3rd September 2018 Arklow Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - Arklow Wave became the first of a quartet of new enlarged versions of ships to be launched at a German shipyard, writes Jehan Ashmore. Launching of Arklow Wave (no. 447) took place last Friday at Ferus Smit Leer…
British Ports Association Highlights Consequences of ‘No Deal’ Brexit Scenario
31st August 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - Following the recent publication of the UK Government’s advice on contingency planning for a ‘no deal’ Brexit outcome, the British Ports Association (BPA) has suggested that negotiators have it in their power to agree a deal that would…
Public Approval of Welsh Port Performance Strengthens Amid Economic Worries
29th August 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - Residents and businesses in south Wales have expressed increased approval of the Port of Milford Haven’s performance over the last year, in the latest annual survey carried out on behalf of the Pembrokeshire port. When asked how the…
Cammell Laird Announces 2,000-Strong Supply Chain In Bid to Build Leader Frigates
20th August 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Shipyards - Merseyside based shipbuilder Cammell Laird in Birkenhead, has announced it has built a network of more than 2,000 suppliers as it steps up its bid to build a cutting-edge warship as Afloat previously covered. The UK west coast…
Merseyside Shipyard Launches 'Leander' Frigate Website Following Worldwide Interest
14th August 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Shipyards - An Irish Sea based shipbuilder on Merseyside, Cammell Laird in Birkenhead has unveiled a new website for a cutting-edge warship, the 'Leander' Frigate, in a bid to capitalise on growing interest from navies around the world. The BAE…
Towage Trio Assist Biggest Ship to Port of Larne Depart Following Routine Maintenance
12th August 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - At 184m in length, CPO Germany which became the biggest ship ever to dock in the Port of Larne, departed the Co. Antrim port recently following routine maintenance, writes Jehan Ashmore The London registered tanker at almost 20m…
The Port of Larne, one of the busiest ports on the Irish Sea capable of handling a wide range of cargoes and ships, welcomed the CPO Germany into port this month for routine maintenance. The vessel which regularly delivers products…
#Ports&Shipping - State agency Bord Bia has published a a strategy guide to assist Irish food and drink manufacturers to identify operations partners and establish more efficient distribution channels. As the Irish Farmers Journal reports increased lead times, especially for…
#Ports&Shipping - A post-Brexit new shipping route will see Ireland connected to Europe via the Netherlands and Belgium under EU contingency plans. The European Commission reports The Independent has adopted a proposal which will see Dublin and Cork ports connected…
More Business for UK Port of Hull As New Users Served by Irish Built Ship-to-Shore Cranes
4th August 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - Earlier this year, Afloat highlighted the arrival of Irish built ship-to-shore container cranes worth £10.5 million to the UK North Sea Port of Hull where further business has since taken root, writes Jehan Ashmore. The growing trade of…
#Ports&Shipping - Liverpool2, Peel Ports’ flagship deep-water container terminal, welcomed its largest regular caller to date when 2M (Maersk and MSC alliance) introduce a new transatlantic container service to the port that began yesterday. 2M is switching its TA2 service…
Join In to Learn the History As ‘Haven of Heritage’ Opens On Welsh Waterway
21st July 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - Learn about the rich maritime heritage of the Milford Haven Waterway in south Wales in addition to surrounding towns that will be showcased during a unique event next week, on Thursday 26 July. To celebrate Visit Wales’ ‘Year…
Invite to Public: Port of Milford Haven’s Annual Consultative Meeting
17th July 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - An invitation to members of the public and the business community has been made to attend the Port of Milford Haven’s Annual Consultative Meeting later this month. The event is taking place at the Bridge Innovation Centre in…
Final Arklow 'V' Class Eco-Trader Christened Is Set to Make Maiden Irish Call
12th July 2018 Arklow Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - Another progressive chapter for Arklow Shipping was notably marked on Monday as the final of 10 newbuild short-sea traders was christened at a ceremony held in The Netherlands, writes Jehan Ashmore. Arklow Villa was christened in Delfzijl, where…
ESPO Welcomes Draft Report but Calls for Stricter Application of ‘Polluter Pays’ Principle
10th July 2018 Ports & Shipping
#PolluterPays- European Sea ports Organisation (ESPO) have welcomed proposals put forward by the European Parliament Rapporteur Ms Gesine Meissner in the draft report of the Transport Committee on the review of the Waste Reception Facilities Directive (Com (2018) 33). The…