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A survey has revealed that more than half of exporting businesses here have seen their exports increase this year compared to last year, despite the impact of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the new survey carried out by…

Trinity House which is the General Lighthouse Authority responsible for England, Wales and the Channel Islands, is in an exchange scheme between the UK Merchant Navy and the Royal Navy. The Merchant Navy Cadets sponsored by Trinity House as part of…

Disruption of supply chains could last until the end of next year, keeping freight rates at elevated levels for longer than expected and boosting container line profitability. Analysts at Drewry said the longer-than-anticipated period of disruption had led it to…

In south Wales, the Port of Milford Haven has appointed a new commercial manager for Pembroke Dock. The appointment of Sharon Adams as the port's new Commercial Manager will be a key part to develop growing markets and support existing…

The Atlantic Smart Ports Blue Acceleration Network’s (AspBAN) programme for startups aims to develop innovative solutions to the needs, challenges and innovation priorities of the ports of the Atlantic. Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, highlighted the role…

One of the European Year of Rail’s most prominent initiatives, the Connecting Europe Express has passed through the Dutch port-city of Rotterdam yesterday and arrives today in another port, Antwerp in Belgium. Arriving in major European port-cities, the interdependencies and…

In south Wales the port of Pembroke Dock has a rich maritime history having been a military town for 150 years. Today, the former Royal Naval Dockyard is a commercial port including a ferry link to Ireland in addition to having an…

Today is World Maritime Day and where the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the global maritime community come together to celebrate the annual event with a focus on this year's theme: "Seafarers: At the Core of Shipping's Future". As part…

The latest financial results for Foyle Port's financial year ending 31st March 2021 show performance at the port remained ‘resilient' over the past year despite severe challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The figures published today show that trade has…

The EU is using remotely piloted aircraft to monitor sulphur emissions released by ships transiting one of the world's busiest shipping lanes through the Straits of Gibraltar. Some 27 ships of a total of 294 inspected since July 12th were…

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) on the 28th May presented the key components of its forthcoming Green Guide 2021 during the ESPO Conference Regatta 2021. The ESPO Green Guide 2021, a Manual for European Ports Towards a Green Future…

A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S, the Danish shipping giant sees no indication that the current red-hot freight market will lose steam this year, its chief executive has said. Maersk has lifted its 2021 outlook again, riding the rise in freight rates…

Peel Ports Group, the UK's second largest port operator has made the shortlist for Port Operator of the Year at the prestigious 2021 Multimodal Awards for the logistics industry. The port group manages several key regional trading hubs for the…

The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has broadly welcomed today’s announcement by the UK Government that controls and requirements due to come into force on 1 October on exports into the UK will be pushed out to 1 January and 1…

At the greenest London International Shipping Week (see story), the UK backs a world leading absolute zero target for international shipping emissions by 2050, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced. This target, which would need to be agreed through…

The Irish government's development, promotional and marketing office for the shipping services sectors, the IMDO is among the sponsors of the high-profile biennial London International Shipping Week, writes Jehan Ashmore. The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) sponsor role in the…