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bound We investigate how the major shipping ports in the South East region have adapted to accommodate the demands of Brexit and what it means to be the gateway to Europe and beyond.
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Ireland’s three main ‘Tier 1’ ports are Shannon Foynes, Cork and Dublin which account for over 80% of total bulk volume, with Rosslare Europort and Port of Waterford in the South East being classified as Tier 2 ports. In 2017 Irish ports handled approximately 53 million tonnes of goods, a near record volume. As a result, Irish ports are currently investing multi-million euro sums in expansion and upgrade projects guided by strategic masterplans. There is an increased focus on new investment in infrastructure, staffing and ICT systems at these ports to manage the necessary checks and controls on EU-UK trade post-Brexit. This investment will ensure the long-term provision of efficient and competitive port services to meet the growing needs of Ireland’s open trading economy.
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