PORT REVIEW
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PORTS CONTINUE TO PERFORM DESPITE PANDEMIC CHALLENGES There’s no getting away from the fact that Ports around the country have been seriously challenged this year because of the lockdown to battle the Covid-19 global pandemic. The economy on both sides of the Irish border has understandably taken a huge hit since March, but Ports such as Dublin, Belfast, Warrenpoint, Larne and Rosslare have been playing a crucial role in preserving the supply chain.
arrangements in order to safeguard staff and their families, while the vital contribution of port workers, hauliers and ships crews to keep trade flowing and businesses functioning cannot be overstated.
Ports have had to adapt their normal working
For many, 2020 was shaping up to be another
record breaking year with increasing trade and investment in facilities. Many plans have been put on hold, but our ports are all in reasonable health to withstand the present pressures, and while no one is denying 2021 will also be a difficult year, in the words of a wellknown song from the past, ‘we will survive.’ In this annual review, we take a look at how our ports have been performing over the past year, and what plans they are making for the future.
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