Companies Maersk expects the shipping industry to be hit by a slowdownIn November, Maersk said it would cut 10,000 jobs, seeking savings of $600 million
The Big Interview Conor O’Dowd, Port of Galway: ‘We’re in an energy revolution – it’s time to invest in ports’The western dock has had to wait a long time to move to a new location but now finds itself on the cusp of a huge opportunity
Energy Galway Port hits turnover of €6m as offshore wind benefits blow in Revenues generated by the port, led by chief executive Conor O’Dowd, have expanded significantly in recent years
News Retailers and cargo firms warn of delays and cost increases caused by Red Sea attacksMaersk, Ikea and Next have all said that there will be impacts caused by the attacks on cargo vessels
The Big Interview Barry O’Connell, Dublin Port boss: ‘We need people to understand how important the port is’ The Cork native is keen to bring the government and the public with him in the ongoing sustainable development of a port that processes €40bn worth of business annually
Motoring Harris Group dips its toe into electric car market with Chinese importGroup plans to expand into passenger sector, having imported commercial vehicles from China for a number of years
Companies Shipping and freight costs set to stay high, warns Maersk bossVincent Clerc of the Danish shipping giant said he expects international rates to remain at least 25 per cent higher from now on
Retail Ship to store: Lidl launches shipping line to navigate supply-chain crisis The German supermarket chain has bought its own container cargo ship and chartered three vessels to its new subsidiary, Tailwind Shipping Lines
Surge in demand leading to record rise in cargo shipping costsTransport minister warns of upward pressure on freight rates as cost of shipping a container from China to Ireland has increased tenfold in past year
Irish hauliers predict knock-on from Suez blockageThe head of the IRHA has said delays caused by the stranded freighter Ever Given could put some exporters out of business
Brexit bites: what Britain leaving means in real lifeAs the British-EU negotiations draw theatrically towards a close, we analyse both the political posturing and the practical consequences of any deal - or none