New Cork to US sea route records five-fold increase in exports

It is the only direct route out of Ireland connecting to the USA

Celebrating one year of direct container service from Cork to the USA are Conor Mowlds, Port of Cork’s chief commercial officer; Captain Carlo Murakami of the container ship Independent Quest; and Paula Cogan, president of Cork Chamber. Picture: John Allen

The new direct shipping route between Cork Harbour and the east coast of the US has resulted in a five-fold increase in exports with imports doubling, the operator has said.

The Port of Cork and Independent Container Line (ICL) jointly celebrated the first anniversary of the new route. which is the only direct route out of Ireland connecting to the USA.