By Dan Walsh
Rosslare Europort is once again playing a strategic role for the country, working in conjunction with shipping partners and the logistics industry by providing additional capacity at the port to help alleviate the issues that are currently being experienced due to the closure of Holyhead port caused by storm damage.
Rosslare Europort is experiencing an increase of over 120% in freight volumes from the UK when compared to previous weeks.
Glenn Carr Director of Commercial Business Units and Port Authority for Rosslare Europort said: “We are working with all stakeholders and focusing on how Rosslare Europort can once again play its part in ensuring the continuous movement of freight and passengers from the UK while the Port of Holyhead is out of commission.
“This is an extremely busy and critical time for our freight and tourism sectors and we at Rosslare Europort will do all in power to provide additional capacity and support at the port that will help address the challenges and concerns being experienced.
“I want to thank all our colleagues at the port along with those in the shipping and freight sectors who are working tirelessly at this moment to ensure continuity for freight and passengers.
“I would ask that all customers keep up to date with information from the shipping lines and understand that in these exceptional times flexibility on all sides is required and only by us all working together will we best get through this current situation which will pass.
“Finally, events like this further emphasises the need for continuous investment in Rosslare Europort and the vital role that this port plays for our country,” concluded Mr Carr.
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