News & Events Archive 2014

Container shipping volumes rose by 9% in Q3, 2014. Ro/Ro traffic experienced a 6% growth and Break Bulk volumes grew by 16%, this is in contrast however to total traffic volumes through Irish ports which fell by 3% overall in Q3, when compared to the same period last year.

Certainty, stability, flexibility and international corporate compatibility are all key components of the Irish Tonnage Tax regime. The regime, established for over 10 years, offers one of the most competitive on-shore corporate tax rates to international shipping companies.

Irish shipping and port activity rose by 2% in the second quarter of 2014 when compared to the corresponding period of 2013, according to the latest quarterly iShip Index published by the Irish Maritime Development Office.

Irish Tourist Ferry Passenger & Car numbers report a significant rinse in volumes in the 1st quarter of 2013 when compared to the corresponding period in 2012 according to the latest figures released by the Irish Maritime Development Office.

The volume of cargo shipped through Irish ports saw an overall increase of 3% in 2013 with three of the five principle freight segments experiencing growth. This is according to the 11th Annual Irish Maritime Transport Economist publication.