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IMDO Unitised Traffic Report Q4 2023
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Overall, unitised volumes, which encompasses both RoRo and LoLo markets, were below trend in Q4 2023, and have stagnated throughout the year. This is not surprising, given the difficult economic environment within which Irish importers and exporters have traded in recent years. However, unitised traffic has also avoided sharp declines. When the recent challenges are considered, the theme of unitised traffic at ports on the island of Ireland instead becomes one of resilience in 2023.
Unitised Traffic Report Q3 2023
IMDO Unitised Traffic Report Q3 2023
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The volume of RoRo traffic at Republic of Ireland ports declined by 2% to 291,879 units in the third quarter of 2023 when compared to the same period in 2022. Traffic to ports in Great Britain and ports in mainland Europe both fell by 2% each. All three Irish RoRo ports – Dublin, Cork and Rosslare Europort – recorded a decline this quarter. For RoRo traffic, July and August are relatively quiet months, as the holiday season is in full force. September however, is a busy month, with volumes typically 3% above average as preparations begin for the pre-Christmas period. In September 2023, volumes declined by 5% when compared to 2022. 
Quarterly Unitised Traffic Report Q1 and Q2 2023 IMDO
Unitised Traffic Report - Quarter 3 and 4 2022
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Container volumes at Irish ports fell sharply in first half of 2023, but encouraging signs as inflation eases.
Marine Traffic Report Front Cover
Unitised Traffic Report - Quarter 2 2021
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In its first post-Brexit quarterly review of port volumes, the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) offers the mo

Traffic Report - Quarter 1
Unitised Traffic Report - Quarter 1 2021
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In its first post-Brexit quarterly review of port volumes, the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) offers the mo