Port of Cork welcomes first MSC direct freight service

The MSC vessel, Nikoleta is currently docked at the Cork terminal and spans over 180 metres in length

MSC Nikoleta at Cork Container Terminal Today. Pic: Tadhg O'Keeffe

The Port of Cork has welcomed the first call of the new MSC direct freight service to Europe at Cork Container Terminal following its "highly anticipated" announcement in February.

The new route is being run by MSC Shipping Group, the world's largest deep-sea line operator and will run from Cork directly to Northern Europe for the first time which will "enhance trade activity" as well as provide an "economic boost" for Irish business.