The Green Corridor initiative, a collaboration between the ports of Dublin and Holyhead with leading ferry operators, Irish Ferries and Stena Line, and supported by the environmental consultancy Ricardo, Maynooth University and EDF, has received €143,621 in grant funding from the International Green Corridor Fund which is co-funded by the Marine Institute and the UK Department of Transport.

In a demonstration of the World Customs Organization’s (WCO) commitment to strengthening global trade and Customs cooperation, WCO Secretary General Ian Saunders attended the FIATA World Congress in Panama City and the BASC Global Conference in Miami. The WCO’s participation in these events highlighted the strategic importance of collaboration between Customs authorities and private sector stakeholders in addressing the challenges and opportunities within the global logistics industry. As ke

The reinstated Limerick to Foynes rail link, which is set to be operational by early 2026, will be the first stop in delivering a 14-fold increase in goods being moved by rail here by the end of the next decade, an Irish Exporters Association seminar has been told.

As of midnight today, the US ILA port strike involving 45,000 dockworkers is fully underway, leading to the closure of around 36 ports across the East and Gulf Coasts. This industrial action is causing major disruptions, affecting nearly half of the nation's import and export operations.

IIFA are happy to share details of the 2025 Irish Logistics & Transport Awards, which will take place on Thursday February 27th 2025, at The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, Dublin. IIFA are joining the Awards in a supporting capacity for the 2025 event.

As part of the company’s ambitious Rail Freight strategy, Iarnród Éireann has introduced two new services from Dublin Port to Ballina to meet the ever-growing demand for rail freight. Operated by IWT (International Warehousing and Transport), the two additional services are operated by 12 new refurbished pocket wagons.

The Windsor Framework, a post-Brexit agreement governing the movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland or Europe, has recently introduced key updates designed to ensure smoother implementation.

Shannon Foynes Port has today unveiled a new jetty expansion and logistics park in a key step on the journey propelling Shannon Estuary as a national and international supply chain hub of scale.

P&O Ferries are excited to be running their ‘Turn-up and Go’ space charter with Irish Ferries on the Dover-Calais route, meaning ships will always be fully loaded for freight at peak, allowing freight to clear the port up to 25 per cent faster. This is a material improvement for freight customers as they will be offered the next available departure when they arrive at the port on a first come first served principle, regardless of which company operates it.

CMA CGM AIR CARGO announces the delivery of its third Boeing 777-200F on August 18, 2024. This aircraft inaugurated a new transpacific route connecting Asia to North America. This milestone represents a significant step in CMA CGM AIR CARGO's global expansion strategy and aligns with the ambition of the CMA CGM Group to offer a comprehensive range of solutions to its clients.

Following last week’s news of a possible work stoppage in Canada, a formal 72-hour strike notice has been issued by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference should a labor agreement not be reached by 22nd August.

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is more than just a new compliance hurdle for importers and exporters of specific commodities - it's a game-changer that will ripple through the entire supply chain, including logistics service providers who may not yet realize how deeply this regulation could impact them. While the spotlight has largely been on industries directly handling goods like timber, palm oil, and soy, the logistics sector may also find itself on the front lines of comp

Following Italy’s accession to e-CMR earlier this year, Austria has become the latest country to go digital.

Though not a robust deterrent to determined thieves the humble seal plays a central role in identifying location, method and often perpetrators of cargo theft. Freight insurance specialist TT Club argues for greater emphasis on the container seal as part of a stronger security culture across the supply chain

The IMDO has released its 21st edition of the Irish Maritime Transport Economist (IMTE), reporting on the performance of the maritime industry in Ireland in 2023.

Freight crime continues to present major challenges for the supply chain industry. Theft of cargo consistently ranks among the top three concerns for TT Club’s Members, as evidenced by the Club’s claims data. However, analysis of claims data fails to capture the full scope of the problem, as incidents of cargo theft may remain below policy deductible and fuel theft is not an insured risk.

CLdN today announced the start of a multimillion-pound investment in its Brocklebank terminal at the Port of Liverpool. These investments are part of CLdN’s plans to increase capacity on its Liverpool-Dublin route.

DFDS will leave the space charter agreement with P&O Ferries covering the Channel’s Dover-Calais route.

For the first time, a TIR truck operated by a Chinese haulage company has reached Türkiye, slashing journey times and pioneering new opportunities for the industry.

Delays and disruption are expected to extend to the Christmas supply chain season as Houthi attacks continue. Businesses are advised to review their supply chain planning early to meet deadlines.

Dublin Port Company (DPC) is submitting a planning application to An Bord Pleanála for a 15-year permission for its 3FM Project, the third and final project from Dublin Port’s Masterplan 2040 at an estimated cost of €1.1 billion (2024 prices).

Zeebrugge reaffirms its reputation as a 'deep-sea port' on the North Sea. Today, the Ever Greet successfully docked in the West Flanders port. Below the water level, this ocean giant, 399.98 meters long and 58.80 meters wide, had a draft of 16.3 meters, which is 10 centimeters deeper than the previous record. The Ever Greet docked after a long journey from Sri Lanka and has 17,989 TEU onboard. The extra centimeters of draft allow ships to carry more cargo. In Zeebrugge, 400 TEU was unloaded, jus

Two Irish projects and three multi-country projects involving Irish partners have been selected to receive funding from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility for Transport (CEF Transport).

On 30 June 2024, the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council approved a Resolution of the Customs Co-operation Council on Strengthening Customs-Industry Resilience. This new Resolution, developed under the leadership of Australia, responds to the growing need for collaboration between Customs administrations and industry partners to ensure global security and economic stability amidst rapid technological advancements, environmental challenges, and other emerging threats. Recognizing the critica