Shipping
Stena Line marks significant milestone in build of new Belfast-Heysham vessels
Swedish ferry company, Stena Line has reached another milestone in the build of its NewMax ships - launching Stena Futura into the water and laying the keel of the second ship, to be named Stena Connecta.
Business continues to thrive at Northern Ireland’s second largest Port
Originally constructed in the late 1770s, Warrenpoint Port today stands as the second largest Port in Northern Ireland by tonnage.
Derry Bros launches technology update for fast, efficient and compliant customs clearance
Derry Bros Shipping & Customs Clearance has enhanced the connectivity of its digital platform, Digicom, to automate and further streamline the processing of customs declarations for freight movements between the UK and Ireland.
New freight ship begins service on Stena Line’s Dublin – Liverpool route boosting capacity by 30%
Swedish ferry company, Stena Line has introduced a larger RoRo ship, Bore Song, on the Dublin – Liverpool (Birkenhead) route.
Derry Bros' winning streak continues
In a stunning display of innovation and excellence, Derry Bros Shipping and Customs Clearance achieved another remarkable victory.
Stena Line boosts capacity on Dublin - Liverpool route with freight only vessel
Swedish ferry company, Stena Line has secured a freight only vessel, Bore Song, to operate on its Dublin-Liverpool (Birkenhead) route.
Record-breaking cargo of scale handled by Port of Waterford
A vessel load of 80 metre-long wide-turbine blades, the largest ever in size to be imported to Ireland were shipped to the Port of Waterford.
Stena Line commences Dublin-Liverpool freight route
Stena Line has officially commenced its new Dublin – Liverpool (Birkenhead) freight service.
Stena Line to launch new freight route from Dublin to Birkenhead
Stena Line has confirmed plans to launch a new freight service between Dublin and Birkenhead (Liverpool) starting mid-February 2024.
Port of Waterford joins Irish Ports to host Irish Port Safety Week
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.
Two new Stena Line ships to boost freight capacity on Belfast–Heysham route by 80%
Stena Line has announced that it is constructing two new bespoke freight ferries for its expanding Belfast-Heysham freight service.
Belfast Harbour and Stena Line open new passenger terminal following a £3m extension and upgrade
Northern Ireland’s largest ferry operator, Stena Line, has opened the doors of its new passenger terminal at Victoria Terminal 2 (VT2) in Belfast Harbour.
Derry Bros are delighted to be attending the comeback of Full of The Pipe 2022!
The Derry Bros brand has grown exponentially from we last attended Full of the Pipe in 2019, owing to the continued successes of Derry Bros Shipping and the establishment of Derry Bros Customs Clearance in 2020.
Stena Line boosts Belfast freight capacity with larger ships
Leading ferry company Stena Line has once again realigned its NI freight services to better reflect market demand created by Brexit related trade distortions.
New ferry Stena Estrid is returning to the Holyhead – Dublin route
With the expectation that travel restrictions between Ireland and Britain will be removed soon, ferry company Stena Line is bringing its new vessel Stena Estrid back to its key Holyhead – Dublin route.
MB Transport - reliable and prompt
Based in Tivoli Docks, Co Cork, MB Transport Ltd specialises in the haulage of manufacturing goods while also offering services in sea freight, air freight and just in time deliveries.
Stena Line’s newest ship debuts on Rosslare-Cherbourg Route
Stena Line’s newest addition to its fleet, the brand-new Stena Embla will make its Irish Sea debut on the Rosslare-Cherbourg service.
Stena Line fast tracks introduction of additional Rosslare - Cherbourg freight ferry
Stena Line has confirmed that it will bring forward the introduction of its Stena Foreteller ferry on the Rosslare-Cherbourg service to Tuesday 22nd December, ahead of its original date of 4th Jan.
Stena Line doubles frequency and capacity on Rosslare - Cherbourg route
Stena Line has announced that it will add an additional freight-only vessel to its Rosslare to Cherbourg route from 4th January 2021.
Stena Embla is due to start sailing between Britain and Ireland in the New Year
Swedish ferry company Stena Line has officially taken ownership of its newest ferry, Stena Embla, following a handover ceremony in Weihai, China.
Stena Line marks 25 years of Dublin-Holyhead service
Stena Line is today celebrating the 25th anniversary of its ferry operations between Dublin Port and Holyhead.
Stena Line adds Freight capacity to Belfast Routes
Stena Line has today announced that it will charter the RoRo vessel Seatruck Panorama to help boost freight capacity on its Belfast to Liverpool and Belfast to Heysham routes.
Stena Line reduces freight capacity as Covid-19 impacts business volumes
Stena Line has announced that it will be reducing freight capacity on its Belfast - Liverpool (Birkenhead) service due to a decline in freight demand as a consequence of the Coronavirus crisis.
Independent Container Line has announced the start of a new direct service from Cork to USA
The Port of Cork are delighted to jointly announce the start of a new weekly direct service from Cork to USA, giving Ireland its first direct container service to the USA in many years.
Government funding a lifeline for GB-NI sea freight
In response to the news today (24 April 2020) that the government is to provide £17 million in funding to safeguard Northern Ireland-Great Britain ferry routes during the Covid-19 pandemic, Seamus Leheny, Policy Manager for Northern Ireland at FTA, comments:
