DFDS Container Line and Samskip MCL Ireland have launched a vessel-sharing agreement (VSA) between Ireland and mainland Europe.
The VSA came into effect on 1 December and will have a rotation of Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Cork, Belfast, Dublin and Waterford, using four vessels, with two vessels from each partner
It will focus on the door-to-door and quay-to-quay sectors and will not call at any deepsea feeder terminals, which, Port of Cork said, would significantly enhance schedule reliability.
The Commercial Manager of Port of Cork, Michael McCarthy, said: “This arrangement between Samskip MCL Ireland and DFDS Container Line will service both the import and export client requirements, greatly increasing port coverage on the continent and in Ireland
“Port of Cork will see an increase from one to two calls to Zeebrugge, offering excellent schedule reliability levels for customers.
He added: “Efficient and reliable shipping services, such as this are essential for the recovery of the Irish economy.”
The VSA came into effect on 1 December and will have a rotation of Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Cork, Belfast, Dublin and Waterford, using four vessels, with two vessels from each partner
It will focus on the door-to-door and quay-to-quay sectors and will not call at any deepsea feeder terminals, which, Port of Cork said, would significantly enhance schedule reliability.
The Commercial Manager of Port of Cork, Michael McCarthy, said: “This arrangement between Samskip MCL Ireland and DFDS Container Line will service both the import and export client requirements, greatly increasing port coverage on the continent and in Ireland
“Port of Cork will see an increase from one to two calls to Zeebrugge, offering excellent schedule reliability levels for customers.
He added: “Efficient and reliable shipping services, such as this are essential for the recovery of the Irish economy.”