DUBLIN Port Company has reported a 6.4% year-on-year increase in total throughput for February, marking the third consecutive month of like-for-like trade improvement at the country’s biggest port.

FERRY passenger numbers through Dublin increased by 18% in 2009 and are likely to rise further in 2010, according to the Dublin Port Company.

Imports and exports at Dublin Port were down 10.5% year-on-year for 2009, the company said today, a lower reduction than the expected fall of 14%.

Dublin: Enda Connellan has told the board of the Dublin Port Company of his intention to retire after 32 years with the company and 16 as chief executive.

THE cruise liner industry is expected to generate up to €50 million for the Dublin economy next year.

THE Dublin Port Company is considering lodging a proposal with Government, before the end of this year, for it to make investments in port projects in Asia.

Profits at Dublin Port rose to €26.97m in 2008, up from €21.66m the previous year despite a reduction in throughput, the company said in its annual results published today.

THE Dublin Port Company has confirmed that it is looking at investment opportunities in ports in India and South-East Asia.

Dublin Port had its busiest 12 months ever in 2007 with further strong passenger and trade figures expected this year despite the choppy economic waters.

Some of Ireland’s greatest writers who left its shores by sea were today used to attract holidaymakers on to the waves.

The United Nations today named Dublin Port as a key partner in helping developing countries boost their economies through shipping.

Dublin Port Company today released figures for trade volumes at Dublin Port for 2006, signalling the highest volumes of trade to pass through Dublin Port in a year.

TRUCKERS have been informed that priority will be given to heavy goods vehicles exiting Dublin Port via the new tunnel after major traffic congestion was reported in the area yesterday morning.

There was traffic chaos in Dublin Port during rush-hour today, less than 24-hours after the long-awaited Port Tunnel was finally opened to trucks.

Dublin Port Company today released figures for trade levels at Dublin Port for three months up to September this year and cruise liner numbers for 2006, signalling their most successful cruise season to date.

MARKETING of the controversial Ringsend site that houses the former Irish Glass Bottle Company is to start at the end of the month.

SENIOR business leaders have called on the Government to press ahead with plans for a controversial eastern bypass to complete the M50 ring motorway around Dublin.

Dublin Port Company has recorded a 30% increase in passenger cruise ship visits, compared to the previous year’s figures.

THE Government needs to make a decision soon on a proposed €2 billion eastern bypass for Dublin, employers group IBEC said yesterday.

Ten giant cruise liners will call at the port of Dublin next year under the terms of a deal struck with Princess Cruises, one of the world’s biggest holiday companies.

Dublin city is set for a €23m windfall after it was revealed that 10 giant cruise liners will dock at Dublin Port next year.

Dublin Port was confirmed as Ireland's leading port when it won the Port Of The Year Award at the All Ireland Transport and Logistics Awards 2003 held in Belfast at the weekend.