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Dublin
Port Company and Topaz Energy sign deal to open Ireland's
largest service station
EU7 million investment will bring a European motorway
style station to Dublin with facilities including fuel,
washing, restaurant and rest rooms.
Ellesmere
Port Scania benefit from the full Premier Pits package
This project was a classic case of how a commercial
vehicle repairer can benefit from the full Premier Pits
package. Not only was it important to have superior
prefabricated pits it was also vital for them to be
installed correctly.
Expansion
into Belfast for successful shipping company
AB Plant Shipping Limited, Norwich was founded in 1987
by Managing Director Mr. Andy Bottomley. In May 2006
AB Plant Shipping Limited expanded its operations with
the opening of its new office in Belfast.
Identifying
the role of RoRo in Europe's future transport network
The RoRo industry is going through challenging times
as new trends, initiatives and policies force everyone
in the industry to reflect upon the way they do business.
Honourary
membership of the Irish International Freight Association
By unanimous vote of the Council at its December meeting,
Mr. Michael Slevin and Mr Harry Hines were invited to
be Honourary Members of the Association in recognition
of their services to the IIFA over many years. Both
have accepted the honour.
Siblings
mark a mark in haulage
The Halligan name has been synonymous with the shipping
industry for decades and with the enthusiasm of two
brothers, they can continue to develop their reputation.
Crossing
Strangford Lough in style
The Strangford Lough Ferry Service, running between
Strangford and Portaferry in Co. Down provides an important
sea bridge for commuters and HGV operators alike. John
Loughran reports.
Ferry
across the Shannon
The Killimer-Tarbert ferry was established in 1969 when
a group of local businessmen saw an opening for a reliable
ferry service across the Shannon Estuary.
Promises
promises
When construction work started on the Dublin Port Tunnel
it was hailed as the panacea for the capital’s
transport ills with promises that it would remove 9,000
HGVs from the city every day. Nine months short of completion
and £171 million over budget, a different proposition
is emerging. John Loughran reports.
Vital
link to France
The Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry route has re-opened
thanks to the intervention of the OÕFlaherty brothers
from Kilmore Quay, whose new company - Celtic Link Ferries
Ltd. - officially commenced trading in February 2005.
Drogheda
Port Company Bremore deepwater port
The Drogheda Port Company proposes to develop an integrated
24-hour, state of the art, deepwater port and logistics
centre away from the existing congested hub of Dublin
city at Bremore in North County Dublin
Ferry
across the Foyle
The Lough Foyle Ferry Company celebrated two years in
business in June. Managing director Jim McClenaghan
welcomed John Loughran aboard this trucker friendly
operation.
Compo
claims on the cards
The Government could be hit with a multi-million euro
compensation claim from Irish hauliers if it proceeds
with its plan to introduce a maximum height restriction
of 4.65 metres for trucks and trailers on the country’s
roads. John Loughran reports
Rosslare
Europort in focus
Iarnrod Eireann recently initiated a £6.2 million
upgrade at Rosslare Europort. Newly appointed general
manager Michael Murphy previewed the upgrade with John
Loughran.
Ship
Ahoy
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, the world's second
largest container shipping company, has been operating
out of Ireland for the past two years. Sam Simington,
Managing Director of MSC Ireland gave Irish Trucker
an overview of Irish operations.
Dublin
Port Tunnel update
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has conceded that
a strict traffic management system will be put in place
at Dublin Port Tunnel, when it finally opens for business,
because the ventilation system being installed won't
be able to cope with the emissions caused by bumper-to-bumper
traffic. John Loughran reports.
Door
to door
Masonite Ireland, part of the worldwide Masonite International
group, produces door facings, for supply throughout
Europe from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
at Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Distribution manager
Gerry Philips and purchasing manager Brendan Dee spoke
about distribution with John Loughran.
Eucon
to strengthen presence in Spanish market
Irish Continental Group’s lift-on, lift-off subsidiary
Eucon has reaffirmed its commitment to the Spanish market
with the announcement that the company has appointed
a new handling agent to represent its future interests
in that country.
Irish
Ferries publishes 2004 France ferry guide
Forget about Christmas, Irish Ferries is looking forward
to Summer 2004 with the publication of its France Ferry
Guide in which a host of discounts are available for
those in a position to plan ahead.
Big
enough to cope, small enough to care
AC Forwarding with offices in Rotterdam and Dublin is
a specialist freight forwarder with a penchant for lift-on
lift-off reefer distribution between Ireland and the
Benelux countries. Director and general manager of the
Dublin operation Michael Connolly gave Irish Trucker
an overview of the company's operations.
Vessel
sharing agreement to benefit customers
Eucon Shipping & Transport and Eurofeeders, subsidiaries
of Irish Continental Group (ICG) and BG Freight Line,
a subsidiary of the Mersey Docks & Harbour Company,
have agreed to enter into a vessel sharing agreement
(VSA) from the beginning of this month.
Tunnel
height restriction could be increased - Brennan
There may still be room to increase the proposed height
restriction at the Dublin Port Tunnel, according to
Transport Minister Seamus Brennan.
P&O
celebrate 30 years on Larne-Cairnryan
P&O Irish Sea celebrated 30 years of service on
it’s Larne-Cairnryan route on July 10 the date
the Ionic Ferry first set sail from Cairnryan bound
for Larne.
Harbour
gets India agency
Harbour International Freight Ltd has been recently
appointed exclusive agent in Ireland for LCL Agencies
(India) Pvt Ltd, India.
Customs
officials seize counterfeit goods at Cork Port
Customs and Excise officials seized a quantity of counterfeit
Prada footwear and clothing, which originated in the
Far East when they searched a vessel at Cork Port yesterday
(June 24).
Tunnel
height decision will haunt Brennan
Transport Minister Seamus Brennan has finally quashed
hauliers’ hopes of having the height restriction
at Dublin Port Tunnel raised to 4.9 metres following
discussions with the National Roads Authority and Dublin
City Council. We predict it is a decision
that will come back to haunt him.
Port
Tunnel update
A war of words has developed between Dublin City Council
and the Transport Umbrella Group, based at Dublin Port
over the final operating height of the Dublin Port Tunnel.
John Loughran reports on the latest exchanges.
Book
early and book often!
P&O Irish Sea is advising passengers to book their
holiday early to avoid disappointment on its Dublin
to France route.
Save
up to Euro830 with Stena Line Landbridge fares via Britain
to Europe
Stena Line, is offering a fantastic deal to holidaymakers
taking their car to Europe in 2003. Stena Line has announced
details of its landbridge fares via Britain to Europe,
which could mean a saving of up to Euro830 on other
leading ferry companies crossing directly to Europe
from Ireland.
Tunnel
Vision
Transport Minister Seamus Brennan has drawn the wrath
of the road haulage industry following an announcement
that he is considering imposing a height restriction
of 4.65 metres on all heavy goods vehicles. He is in
for one hell of a battle, writes John Loughran.
Minch
Malt continues to deliver the goods
Times they are a-changin’ - no more so than in
the malting business. However, as part of the Greencore
Group, Minch Malt has the wherewithal to stay the pace.
Greater
Dublin freight survey will predict future demands
The Irish Road Haulage Association has agreed to participate
in a regional freight study for the greater Dublin area
which is being conducted by a team of leading consultants
on behalf of the Dublin Transport Office.
£36m
investment on way to Larne
A brand new £36m ship has become the most recent
addition to the P&O Irish Sea fleet and will soon
be arriving in Larne to operate on the Larne-Cairnryan
route.
A
container operator with few peers
ECS European Containers N.V. was founded in 1988 in
the European Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium. A container
operator with few peers, its specialises in international
door to door transport between Ireland, the UK and continental
Europe. John Loughran takes a look at its Irish operations.
On
the right line
One of the world's largest ferry operators, Stena Line
is an international transport and travel service company
par excellence. Frank Nieuwenhuys, the company's Regional
Freight Manager for the UK and Ireland, speaks to Irish
Trucker about how the company is preparing to consolidate
its eminent position in the market place.
Servicing
a niche market
EFL International Distribution Ltd., based in Santry,
Dublin was established 1984 by Eddie Mullin. He told
John Loughran Òsmall can be beautifulÓ in the competitive
world of European groupage and part-load distribution.
Happy
Birthday HSS Explorer
Stena Line's HSS Explorer celebrated five years in operation
on the Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead route recently.
Simon
says ...
Fast Shipping (Ireland) Ltd. in Drogheda has expanded
to embrace and specialise in all kinds of freight distribution.
Along with its sister company, Fast Terminals Ltd. they
provide the best all-round service available.
Ulysses
begins working life on Irish sea
Ulysses, the world’s largest car ferry
began its working life on the Irish Sea between Holyhead
and Dublin at the beginning of the month.
Across
the waves
In 1996 Gerard Hughes and brothers Gerard and Jarlath
Magee joined forces to establish H.M.T. Shipping Ltd..
From its headquarters in Warrenpoint, Co. Down the shipping
company has gone from strength to strength in the intervening
period.
Ulysses
arrives to begin service on the Dublin - Holyhead route
Irish Ferries new EUR100 million cruise ferry Ulysses,
the world’s largest car ferry arrived in Dublin
on Sunday 4th March.
New
Rotterdam - Drogheda container service
Geest Ireland Ltd and Norfolkline Containers have launched
a new, weekly container service between Rotterdam and
the Irish port of Drogheda, 30 miles (45km) north of
Dublin.
Gulf
Stream Ferries
A family-run business headed by Gildas Le Douarin, Gulf
Stream Ferries came into being just four months ago
but the reputation it has garnered in the interim suggests
that it is in for the long haul.
Plain
sailing
In French transport parlance, Brittany-based Gulf Stream
Ferries is located in Department 29. But in real-life
terms, the young, vibrant company is in a class of its
own.
Bold
new livery for Seatruck vessle Riverdance
Seatruck Ferries vessle the mv Riverdance emerged from
Cammell Lairds shipyard this week after her scheduled
re-fit confidently displaying the company’s striking
new livery.
Stena
Line introduces new ship for Dublin-Holyhead service
Stena Line has announced the introduction of a new Ropax
(freight and passenger) ship to replace the Stena Challenger
on its Dun Laoghaire - Holyhead service, boosting both
freight and passenger capacity on the route.
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