Port of Cork

Port of Cork faces Covid-19 challenges, retaining normal operations

The Port of Cork, Ireland’s second-largest port, confirmed on 20 March that its freight operations are continuing to operate and that its arrivals schedule remains unaffected.

The normal operation of the Port of Cork is a very crucial factor in Ireland’s fight against the coronavirus according to Conor Mowlds, Chief Commercial Officer of Port of Cork.

“Without a well-functioning supply chain we’re going to find it much more difficult to overcome the challenges posed by Covid-19,” he commented to C...

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Ireland’s Second Largest Port – Port Of Cork Continues To Operate Smoothly

Ireland’s Second Largest Port Continues To Operate Smoothly_port of cork

The Port of Cork, Ireland’s second-largest port and the key facilitator of trade in the south of Ireland, confirmed that its freight operations are continuing to operate smoothly, and that at present its arrivals schedule remains unaffected.

Image Credits: PortOfCork.ie

In addition to the Port of Cork’s existing robust hygiene standards, it is taking additional measures to ensure the safety of all employees and visitors to the Port of Cork. The Port’s preparedness plan has also been implemented,...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/irelands-second-largest-port-port-of-cork-continues-to-operate-smoothly/

Port of Cork enjoys its new Liebherr cranes

The Port of Cork has taken delivery of two Liebherr post-panamax sized ship-to-shore (STS) container gantry cranes at the Cork Container Terminal in the Republic of Ireland.

The assembly process commenced on 12 February at the site and is due to be completed in the coming weeks.

Henry Kingston Port Engineering Manager of the Port of Cork

Henry Kingston, Engineering Manager at the Port of Cork, said, “Liebherr Container Cranes in Killarney have been working with the Port of Cork for more than 50...

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Port of Cork reports 2019 results

The Port of Cork has reported that the combined total traffic through both the Port of Cork and Bantry Bay Port Company took a dip of 5% from 10.6 million tonnes, to just over 10 million tonnes in 2019. The cause for this minor decline is attributed to less volumes of dry bulk cargo through the port. Overall total imports decreased by 7% while exports decreased by 3%.

A key area, particularly for the Port of Cork as they look to complete and open Cork Container Terminal in 2020, was the...

https://container-news.com/port-cork-reports-2019-results/

Ports of Cork and Amsterdam to collaborate

On June 14, Port of Cork and Port of Amsterdam International, in the presence of His Majesty Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Máxima, as well as Minister Sigrid Kaag, signed a collaboration agreement in Cork. Both ports will research in what areas they can strengthen and support each other.

Ireland is an important trading partner for the Netherlands. In 2017, the country exported over 5.5 billion euros of goods to the Netherlands. This makes the Netherlands the sixth biggest export destination...

https://container-news.com/ports-cork-amsterdam-collaborate/

ESPO presents its “Port pro of the month”

ESPO’s article:

This month we are taking you to Ireland, more specifically to Cork. In what follows, Brendan Keating, Chief Executive of the Port of Cork will discuss his views on the future of his port, ongoing and planned investments, the impact of Brexit, the relationship with the local community and many other interesting topics.

Can you briefly present the Port of Cork? What are its main characteristics and challenges?

The Port of Cork is the key seaport in the south of Ireland and is one...

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Hapag-Lloyd introduces DG Surcharge in Ireland

 Effective March 18, 2019, Hapag- Lloyd will implement a Dangerous Goods surcharge for all ex-and imports per laden IMO container in Cork as follows:

Charge Type Description Charge Code Service or Remarks Fee per Container
Dangerous Goods surcharge at Port of LoadingDGLCharge for handling of dangerous goods15 EUR
Dangerous Goods Surcharge at port of DischargeDGXCharge for handling of dangerous goods15 EUR

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Agri food imports boost Port of Cork traffic

Agri Food Imports Boost Port of Cork Traffic in 2018

The Port of Cork reports total traffic through both the Port of Cork and Bantry Bay Port Company reached 10.6 million tonnes in 2018, an increase of 3% compared to 2017. Total imports increased by 8% while exports increased by 5%. The most growth was seen in the agri food sector such as animal feed, fertilizers and cereals which increased by 39% over the year.

Oil traffic handled through Whitegate Oil Refinery owned by Canadian company Irving...

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