New ship will cut transit times by 20%

TRANSIT times between one of the country’s key ports and the Netherlands is to be significantly cut, following the launch of a new container ship yesterday.

Fireworks exploded into the night sky as Norfolkline Containers Ireland proudly launched Maersk Waterford in Waterford Harbour.

The Maersk Waterford is the first purpose-built container ship to serve Waterford Port and will reduce transit times between Rotterdam and Waterford by 20%.