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IRISH SEA SHIPPING LINES
FERRY OPERATORS ON THE IRISH SEA PLAYING CRUCIAL ROLE IN DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES With our Ports battling through the impacts of the global Covid-19 pandemic and the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, trading activity is slowly but surely returning to more normal levels, although there is still a way to go. Shipping Lines operating on the Irish Sea corridor, of course, have been playing a pivotal role in that recovery and continue to adjust to meet the ever demanding requirements of transport operators in what remains a difficult and highly competitive sector. More so than ever before, customers are seeking not only the best possible rates, but also convenient crossing schedules and a service that they can depend on in these most trying of times. With an ever increasing shortage of drivers, and the need for social distancing, unaccompanied freight continues to gain momentum, with shipping lines rising to the demand. Over the next few pages, we look at how ferry operators are playing a key role in keeping the sector moving and the supply chain in tact despite the challenges.
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