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Container industry out of recession
The container industry has escaped from the doldrums of recession after an increase in demand for the service, according to Paris based analyst AXS Alphaliner.
Shipping lines call for Irish subsidy to be reduced
Some of the largest Shipping lines in the world have called on the U.K Government to reduce the subsidy given to the Republic of Ireland to maintain its navigation aids.
Rates war wages on the seas
The continuation of a rates war on Europe’s busiest ferry route has resulted in LD Lines withdrawing one of its main shipping services next week.
Drogheda raid garners 3 million cigarettes
For the second time in a week, Custom officials have found a substantial amount of cigarettes set to be disturbed on the black market.
Ship owners seek shorter deals
According to figures released by analysts container vessel charter rates are continuing to rise leaving ship owners to seek short term deals in order to increase earnings.
Irish shipping volumes on the rise
Figures for the first six months of the year show that shipping volumes have increased slightly much to the delight of the businesses concerned.
Stena cancellation didn’t affect freight
The cancellation of a Stena Line sailing on Tuesday did not affect freight customers and all truckers booked in with the carrier arrived at their destinations on time yesterday.
Europe’s busiest port increases volumes
Rotterdam, which is widely regarded as Europe’s busiest port and is used by hundreds of Irish hauliers every year, witnessed an 18% increase of volume during the first half of the year.
SeaFrance set to cease operations
Cross-channel ferry operator SeaFrance, which many Irish hauliers use on a daily basis looks set to cease operating unless emergency funds are pumped into the company over the coming days.
Container movement on the rise
Freight forwarders and ports can look forward to a bright third quarter following a survey carried out by Macquarie Equities Research.
Exports on the rise
The Irish Exporters Association has revealed that the value of exports from the country this year has risen by 3.4%, signaling a boost to the economy.
UPS launch improved service
A new service launched by UPS will enable importers to process shipments, produce labels and invoices in a much quicker time than in the past.
Stena Line launch Superferries
Shipping giant Stena Line, which has a number of routes out of all Irish ports is launching two new Superferries.
Container volumes increase
Volumes of containers at the world’s ports have increased in the last year, which to the relief of the businesses concerned.
P&O warn of job losses
P&O Ferries have revealed that there may be redundancies and cutbacks made within the shipping company after lost volumes and revenues increased over the past year.
Liverpool port upgrade ensures quicker turnaround
Irish hauliers that use the port of Liverpool on a regular basis will have a quicker turnaround time following the installation of a £1 million IT system.
Illegal cigarettes valuing €3.8 million seized at Dublin Port
A joint raid by custom officials and Gardai uncovered nine million cigarettes worth in the region of €4 million at Dublin Port on Wednesday.
Antrim firm wins shipping contract
An Antrim based company has won a lucrative contract from P&O Australia to refit a number of its ships.
WSC outline new regulations
The World Shipping Council is to implement new regulations where forwarders will be required to file documentation 24 hours before vessel loading.
Truckers facing more legal problems as stowaways on increase
The thorny question of stowaways on HGVs has created an extra burden for unwitting transporters who now face an increased chance of impinging on the law as the incidents of stowaways has been on the up.
Upgrade of Cork harbour road vital to business
A call from Cork business leaders to prioritise the upgrading of the road from Cork city to the harbour would be according to an assessment be a catalyst that could generate thousands of jobs on Leeside.
Ringaskiddy set to be new Cork Port freight terminal
A site located at Ringaskiddy in Cork harbour has been selected as the possible new freight terminal site for Cork Port.
Freight market begins to show signs of modest growth
Irish Continental Group (ICG) the ferry and freight group which owns Irish Ferries said that container traffic volumes through its Eucon subsidiary showed a marked increase.
Proposed Dublin Port development refused by An Bord Pleanála
A proposal for the development of Dublin Port which would have seen its capacity increase by fifty per cent was rejected by An Bord Pleanala.
Seatruck ferry service proving its value
Seatruck Ferries, who launched their freight only ferry from Larne to Heysham back in the middle of May, has proven to be an added bonus for the transport industry.
Illegal immigrants caught as stoaways in truck
Aston Martin long associated with exclusive racing cars was recently back in the limelight when UK custom officials opened a truck carrying a £1m racing car to find not only the car but also sixteen stoaways.
Norfokline to apologise to Cavan HGV driver
Crimson faced officials at ferry company, Norfolkline have found themselves in an embarrassing situation after having sold a prebooked cabin to a fellow traveller.
Ports performance should be scrutinised
A parliamentary watchdog has called on the Government to ensure that the country’s ports should be compelled to answer questions as to their efficiency.
Port access road welcomed by HGV drivers
The new port access road which was officially opened by Transport Minister Noel Dempsey will come as a welcome relief for road hauliers.
New pallet service open to Irish hauliers to and from Spain
A partnership between French firm Astre Group’s international pallet network, Paletsystem and UK firm Redhead International has opened the way for a new pallet service to and from Spain.
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