Pre-Brexit stockpiling creates surge in Irish Sea shipping demand

Stena Line’s Irish Sea trade director Paul Grant has spoken about the challenges posed by Brexit and coronavirus as the company marks the 25th anniversary of establishing operations in Belfast Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Irish Sea shipping services are experiencing a surge in demand as businesses stockpile amid continuing uncertainty around post-Brexit trading arrangements.

Stena Line, which transports 65% of the freight moving between Northern Ireland and Great Britain, has chartered an extra ship to meet the capacity requirements.