Irish Port and Shipping News

Two Irish ports, Cork and Dublin, have been shortlisted in addition to those in Iceland and Spain for the Winner of the ESPO Award 2026. Last year’s winner went to a UK entrant, Shoreham Port, as above.

Irish Ports Among Shortlist for European Sea Port Organisation (ESPO) Award 2026

29th September 2026 Ports & Shipping

Two Irish ports are among those that have been shortlisted for the 18th European Sea Port Organisation (ESPO) Award on Societal Integration of Ports. They are in (alphabetical order) the Port of Cork, Dublin Port Company, along with the Icelandic…

CLdN’s “Brexit-buster” Celine — a regular sight in Dublin Port — is one of the biggest Ro-Ro vessels in the world, along with her sister vessel Delphine

CLdN Orders Two New Energy-Efficient Ro-Ro Vessels From HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

28th September 2026 Ports & Shipping

CLdN announced last week that it’s placed an order for two new 6,700 lane-metre Ro-Ro vessels with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. Construction of the new vessels is set to begin towards the beginning of 2028, with delivery scheduled for mid-2029.…

Peel Ports Clydeport's new port director Jamie Strain at the port group's King George V Dock in Glasgow.

New Port Director Appointed by Peel Ports Clydeport to Lead Its Scottish operations

16th September 2026 Ports & Shipping

A UK port operator, Peel Ports Group, has appointed the head of one of Amazon’s biggest UK depots as its new Port Director in Scotland. Jamie Strain will lead the port operator’s Peel Ports Clydeport business, overseeing its key Scottish…

Arklow Dale became the first ship launched this year for Arklow Shipping, which notably marks its 60th anniversary. The 11,500 dwt newbuild is one of six ships on order from Ferus Smit’s Westerbreok shipyard in the Netherlands, from where ASL also has a charter team office based in Rotterdam.

Arklow Dale First D-Class Launched from Dutch Shipyard Brings New Technological Features

11th September 2026 Arklow Shipping

Arklow Dale is the first D-class newbuild launched for Arklow Shipping, through its Dutch subsidiary, having splashed into a canal adjacent to a shipyard in the Netherlands, writes Jehan Ashmore. Aside from workers of Ferus Smit’s shipyard in Westerbroek, curious canal-side…

Long Watch: A new Irish Mercantile Marine Memorial plaque and plinth will be unveiled in Irishtown to honour Ireland’s wartime merchant seafarers

Irish Mercantile Marine Memorial to Honour Men of ‘The Long Watch’

7th September 2026 Ports & Shipping

A new Irish Mercantile Marine Memorial plaque and plinth will be unveiled in Irishtown, Dublin, later this month to remember the merchant seafarers who served during the Second World War. The dedication ceremony will take place at 11 am on Saturday,…

Audrey Dolhen, a shipping executive with over 20 years' experience at ZIM and CMA CGM, has been appointed by Peel Ports Group as their Chief Operating Officer, Unitised, where she will join the Executive Board and unite the Group's Irish Sea container and ro-ro operations across Liverpool, Heysham and Dublin.

Peel Ports Group Appoints Audrey Dolhen as Chief Operating Officer for Irish Sea Operations

1st September 2026 Ports & Shipping

The UK’s second-largest port operator, Peel Ports Group, has appointed an international shipping executive, Audrey Dolhen, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), Unitised. Audrey joins the port operator from ZIM Shipping, where she served as managing director for the…

Arklow Shipping, Ireland’s only indigenous 'shipowner,' which has been trading for 60 years, is also to celebrate next week the launch of Arklow Dale, the first of six newbuilds at a Dutch shipyard.

Arklow Shipping Marks 60th Anniversary With New Ship Launch

31st August 2026 Arklow Shipping

Arklow Shipping, which this year marks a maritime milestone of its 60th anniversary, is also to celebrate their latest newbuild which to be launched next week at a shipyard in the Netherlands, writes Jehan Ashmore. Arklow Dale is the first…

The NightShift: The tanker, Thun Liffey, berthed at Milford Haven, South Wales, the UK’s largest energy port, seen in the early hours of Friday, has since ‘almost’ completed an evening-to-night passage to Ireland. At the time of writing, today (29 Sept), the tanker is anchored off Bray Head, Wicklow, and is expected to head to Dublin Port tonight to discharge fuel products, among them aviation/jet fuel for the capital’s airport.

Shipping Spotlight: Tanker Laden With Jet Fuel On Night Shift Duty to Irish Capital

30th August 2026 Ports & Shipping

The most frequent operator of short-sea shipments of fuel, including for aviation, from the UK to Dublin Port and other Irish Ports is carried out by Swedish 'lake'-based operator, Eric Thun A/B, writes Jehan Ashmore. Examples of this tanker product trade notably take…

CILT Ireland President Tim Hayes addresses the launch of the Keeping Ireland Moving port resilience policy paper

CILT Calls for National Approach to Strengthen Irish Port Resilience

17th August 2026 Ports & Shipping

A coordinated national approach to port resilience is needed to protect Ireland’s trade, energy and supply chains from future disruption, according to a new policy paper from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Ireland. The report, Keeping Ireland…

The historic Langton Dock Pumphouse, a Grade II listed landmark within the Port of Liverpool estate, has undergone an extensive restoration following a £1 million investment by Peel Ports Group. While back across the Irish Sea, Dublin Port’s ‘Shipwrecks of Dublin Bay’ exhibition as Afloat reported on 18 June continues to be held at the Dublin Port Substation until September.

Liverpool's Historic Langton Dock Pumphouse Restored Following £1m Investment

10th August 2026 Ports & Shipping

At the Port of Liverpool, a landmark restoration project has given new life to the historic Langton Dock Pumphouse, demonstrating Peel Ports Group's commitment to preserving the region's industrial heritage. The Grade II listed building has undergone an extensive restoration…

Wallenius SOL acquires ro-ro vessels from Royal Wagenborg, together with a long-term Contract of Affreightment (CoA) with Smurfit Westrock, Europe's largest kraftliner mill, located in Piteå, Sweden. The agreement sees Wallenius Sol strengthen its presence in Northern Europe’s ro-ro market with acquisition of Balticborg and Bothniaborg.

Wallenius SOL Acquires Two Ships from Wagenborg & Signs Contract with Smurfit Westrock

7th August 2026 Ports & Shipping

Swedish-based Wallenius SOL acquired two ro-ro ships from Royal Wagenborg, together with a long-term Contract of Affreightment (CoA) with Smurfit Westrock, Europe's largest kraftliner mill, located in Piteå in the Nordic nation. The agreement marks a significant step in Wallenius SOL's…

Artist's impression of the 110-metre Grain de Sail III fully wind-powered container ship

Grain de Sail III Set to Debut as Pure Wind Container Ship

5th August 2026 Ports & Shipping

A new generation of commercial sail cargo shipping will be showcased during Climate Week NYC next month when French operator Grain de Sail unveils plans for Grain de Sail III, described as the world's first fully wind-powered container ship. The…

Leeside: Transport attachés from across the EU were recently in Cork to discuss EU-funded transport projects. The Attaché plays an important role in representing and coordinating transport policy at EU level. The delegates Cork Harbour boat tour provided an opportunity to showcase the Port of Cork’s operations, and discuss its strategic role in Ireland's transport and maritime sectors, and highlighted the port’s plans for future growth and development.

Port of Cork Also Hosts Informal Working Party on Transport During Ireland’s EU Presidency

1st August 2026 Ports & Shipping

Transport attachés from across 27 met in Cork City and visited the second largest natural harbour in the world, as part of Ireland’s hosting of the EU Presidency According to the Department of Transport, during last week's 2-day programme, meetings…

Voice Matters – Captain Ann Pletschke is leading a global survey by The Nautical Institute to examine how technology is changing seafarers' work, safety, skills and welfare.

Global Survey Seeks Seafarers' Views on New Technology

31st July 2026 Ports & Shipping

The international representative organisation for seafarers and maritime professionals, The Nautical Institute, has launched a global survey - 'Listening to Seafarers' - to ascertain how technology is changing working life at sea and in maritime-related employment ashore. The ‘STEER Project’…

Working Waters – A Dublin Port tug escorts a commercial cargo vessel through Dublin Port, where shipping safety, port operations and international maritime standards underpin daily activity.

Government Unveils Bill to Boost Maritime Safety Standards

30th July 2026 Ports & Shipping

The Government has approved the drafting of new legislation aimed at strengthening Ireland's maritime safety laws, improving protections for fishers and enhancing environmental safeguards at sea. Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien and Minister of State Seán Canney announced publication of the…

Guests of the Port of London Authority’s annual port reception were held onboard Silver Sturgeon, taking in the Thames’s iconic waterfront landmarks, where a new tanker was named in the Pool of London.

Thames Excursion Boat Guests See Venues for Port of London Authority’s Next (LISW) Event

26th July 2026 Ports & Shipping

Next year's London International Shipping Week (LISW) is to bring global leaders from shipping, finance, regulation, insurance, ports, and technology to the UK capital for dialogue and deal-making. Hosting (LISW27) is the Port of London Authority (PLA), which recently celebrated…