Irish Port and Shipping News

Peel Ports and Suardiaz launch on Merseyside (Eastham) a UK-first with the opening of a £10m Green Automotive manufacturing Hub, to significantly reduce supply chain emissions in the North-West England. The facility welcomed the Suardiaz ro-ro vessel, Afloat adds, Friedrich Russ from Vigo Port in Spain, to where it returned last night, on a service that will operate twice-weekly.

Peel Ports Group and Spanish Operator Suardiaz Lines Launch on Merseyside the UK's First Green Automotive Manufacturing Hub

15th November 2023 Ports & Shipping

Across the Irish Sea, Peel Ports Group on Merseyside and Spanish shipping operator, Suardiaz Lines launched a UK-first Green Automotive manufacturing Hub, which will significantly reduce supply chain emissions in the north-west England. The £10 million facility which is the…

Mainport’s newest addition is the 60m vessel Mainport Edge which will be used as an offshore wind survey ship, which in 2015, was almost completed at a shipyard in Fujian, China and but is now fully built. At the shipyard is Mainports’ senior technical supervisor Vince Gallagher and local based supervisor Xiao.

Irish Mainport Holdings Purchase Vessel from Shipyard in China for Offshore Wind Survey Sector

15th November 2023 Ports & Shipping

Cork based shipping group, Irish Mainport Holdings have confirmed the purchase of another ship named Mainport Edge following a ceremony held last week at a shipyard in Fujian, China, writes Jehan Ashmore. Afloat.ie contacted Mainport which said that the vessel was 90%…

The ESPO Award 2023 winner is North Sea Port in recognition of its role in restoring nature in and around the port area to the benefit of the citizens and local community. The ESPO Award was handed out by Magda Kopczynska, Director General of DG MOVE in the European Commission.

North Sea Port Wins European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award 2023

8th November 2023 Ports & Shipping

North Sea Port has won the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award 2023 in recognition of its role in restoring nature in and around the port area to the benefit of the citizens and local community. Following a short-list of…

Danish container shipping and logistics giant AP Moller-Maersk reported steep losses which is to led to major job losses totalling 10,000 personnel. Above, as previously reported on Afloat, is the operator’s new methanol-enabled container vessel, Laura Mærsk, which has since been listed on TIME's Best Inventions of 2023.

Global Container Operator Maersk Sees Full-Year Profits at Lower End; Is to Cut 10,000 Jobs

3rd November 2023 Ports & Shipping

Danish shipping group AP Moller-Maersk has reported a steep drop in profit and revenue in the third-quarter of this year. The giant operator which has a fleet of more than 700 vessels among them Laura Maersk, has said it would…

Pilot boat crew at Cappa Pier brave the elements for swift water training with Paul McNally

Irish Port Authorities Hail Successful Port Safety Week

3rd November 2023 Ports & Shipping

During the last week of October, Irish port authorities joined forces to promote Port Safety Week, hosting events throughout the week covering health and wellbeing, safety, PPE, AED and CPR training and more. From 23-27 October, the port authorities of…

An Arklow Shipping newbuild is today at anchor offshore of the Co. Wicklow port where local maritime memorabilia and exhibits are on display at the Arklow Maritime Heritage Museum. Amongst the many items are those focusing on Ireland’s only merchant shipping company, for example on the right, a model of a ‘R’ series cargo-ship, which have dwindled from 16 such ships down to three currently in service.

Arklow Newbuild Awaiting For Orders Offshore of the Irish East Coast Port With Maritime Museum Along Its Quay

1st November 2023 Ports & Shipping

One of the newest dry-cargo vessels of Arklow Shipping’s Dutch flagged fleet, Afloat tracked today at anchor off the Co. Wicklow port, writes Jehan Ashmore. Arklow Gem had departed Liverpool yesterday evening to arrive off Arklow this morning and this follows yesterday’s…

Arklow Rambler, the newest Irish-flagged cargo ship awaits to make its maiden call to an Irish port which will be Cork. The third Eco-Trader of seven newbuilds, is seen in Emshaven from where a Dutch shipbuilder delivered earlier this month to the Co. Wicklow ship-owner.

Newest Arklow Shipping Cargo Ship Set to Make Maiden Call to An Irish Port

31st October 2023 Arklow Shipping

The newest Arklow Shipping cargo ship awaits to complete its maiden call to an Irish port as the Arklow Rambler is today at anchorage off Cork Harbour, writes Jehan Ashmore. Prior to entering Irish waters this morning, Afloat also on…

Students from St Louis Grammar School Kilkeel, Co. Down were welcomed to Warrenpoint Port where they took a tour of the harbour estate before boarding a Seatruck freight-ferry which operates on the Irish Sea.

Students Visit Seatruck/CLdN Freight-Ferry at Warrenpoint Port

26th October 2023 Ports & Shipping

Warrenpoint Harbour Authority this week welcomed students from St. Louis Grammar School in Kilkeel, Co. Down as they took a tour of the port estate before boarding a Seatruck Ferries-freight ship that operates on the Irish Sea. The young students…

Fashionable freight: Brands such as Zara (with above their store at Battersea, London) and Massimo Dutti through parent company Inditex have partnered with Danish shipping giant Maersk to reduce its maritime transport emissions. The use of Maersk’s alternative fuels is estimated to reduce global greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint by more than 80% compared to conventional fossil fuels.

Fashion Brands Partner with Maersk to Reduce Maritime Transport Emissions

24th October 2023 Ports & Shipping

Fashion brands such as Zara and Massimo Dutti, which are under the parent company of Inditex has partnered with the giant Danish shipping freight group Maersk to reduce its global greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint. This is achieved as the brands when…

European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) unveils its Annual ESPO Environmental Report- EcoPortsinSights 2023. ESPO is the principal interface between European seaports and the European institutions and its policy makers.

Environmental Report 2023 from ESPO Sees Climate Change Again As Top Priority for Europe’s Ports

23rd October 2023 Ports & Shipping

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has unveiled its Annual ESPO Environmental Report 2023 - EcoPortsinSights 2023, marking the eighth edition of this pivotal report. ESPO's Environmental Report is a cornerstone of the EcoPorts initiative, designed to champion environmental sustainability…

File image of a container ship at Dublin Port

First Stage of Consultation Opens for National Ports Policy Review

20th October 2023 Irish Ports

As previously reported on Afloat.ie, the Department of Transport has commenced a review of its National Ports Policy. As an island nation on the periphery of Europe, the maritime transport sector plays a crucial role in the functioning of Ireland’s…

The Port of Waterford at Belview - the themes of the Irish Port Safety Week include the Awareness of Port Golden Rules, Class 3 PPE, Emergency Response, Traffic Management, Employee Wellness, Water Safety and Safe and Healthy Work in the Digital Age, which is the overall theme of European Safety Week

Third Irish Port Safety Week Begins Next Week

20th October 2023 Ports & Shipping

The Port authorities of Ireland have joined together through the Irish Ports Safety Forum to host and promote the third Irish Port Safety Week from October 23rd to 27th 2023. The aim of this week is for the port authorities…

The ICS, the global trade association for shipowners which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, recently launched its Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Data Collection System. The Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) is within a formal review and due to be completed by 1st January 2026. During this period, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has invited interested Member States and international organisations to collect data and submit information and proposals for CII system improvements.

International Chamber of Shipping Launches Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Data Collection System

19th October 2023 Ports & Shipping

The global trade association for shipowners, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has recently launched its Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Data Collection System. CII is a rating system developed by the…

A container ship unloading at Ireland's largest port in Dublin City. In announcing a review of the National Ports Policy the Government says the efficient functioning of Ireland's ports directly impacts the life of every citizen and it is crucial that the ports continue to have the capacity required to support continued growth while embracing new opportunities

'Essential to Address the Needs of Irish Ports' - National Ports Policy Review is Launched by Ministers

19th October 2023 Ports & Shipping

The Irish Government has announced the commencement of the first phase of public consultation for the Review of the National Ports Policy, inviting interested parties to contribute to shaping the future of maritime policy in Ireland. The National Ports Policy,…

Steel demand at the Port of Liverpool has led to an extended warehouse at the North 3 Canada Dock. Above the existing terminal facility at the Merseyside port.

Port of Liverpool Extends Steel Terminal as Peel Ports Group Deal with Growth in Demand

17th October 2023 Ports & Shipping

At the Port of Liverpool, part of the Peel Ports Group, is to extend its steel and metals terminal in response to strong growth in customer demand at the north-west England port. The UK’s second largest port operator began construction…

Newbuild Arklow Globe on the stocks prior to launch with on right amidships section of the next of the same series of cargo ships awaiting to be joined together

Globe Launched for Arklow's Dutch Fleet as Third of Five Cargo Ships

16th October 2023 Shipyards

The latest launch of a newbuild for Arklow Shipping Nederland B.V. represents the third in a series of five cargo ships ordered by the shipowner, writes Jehan Ashmore. With a shipyard newbuilding number of 456, the Arklow Globe was successfully…