SETU will play a pivotal role in regional development, attracting talent, inward investment and research opportunities to the South East
A new technological university has been established in the South East of Ireland. Read more
Rosslare Europort to outline vision to become an Offshore Renewable Energy Hub
Rosslare Europort is hosting an event this Friday 22nd April to discuss their vision to become an Offshore Renewable Energy Hub. Read more
New cruise ferry will triple passenger numbers on Spanish route from South East to Bilbao
Brittany Ferries has confirmed that the introduction of a new ship on the Rosslare to Bilbao route will triple passenger capacity and offer a drastically improved on board experience. Read more
€12 million investment by EirGen Pharma
EirGen Pharma has announced the expansion of its Oral Solid Dose business which will amount to a €12m investment in Waterford. Read more
Ireland South East is #1 Small Region In Europe for FDI Strategy
For the second year in a row the Ireland South East region has been awarded as the #1 Small Region in Europe for FDI Strategy. Read more
Gaeltec creating 150 jobs and investing in its Kilkenny HQ
Kilkenny based utility contracting firm Gaeltec is to create 150 jobs in Kilkenny and Dublin, as well as investing €750,000 in the further development of its headquarters in Kilkenny. Read more
Event to support local companies deliver Ireland South East’s energy and renewable energy transformation
This event will offer local suppliers an opportunity to help support the roll out of new Greenlink Interconnector between Ireland and the UK. Read more
Historic day as Technological University for the South East is announced
A new Technological University for the South East has been announced today by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris. Read more
Brittany Ferries have reported a massive 32% increase in freight figures from Rosslare to Bilbao, Spain
The huge increase in freight traffic from Rosslare Europort to continental Europe shows no signs of abating, with Brittany Ferries reporting nearly one-third of an increase in freight figures from Rosslare to Bilbao compared to this time last year. Read more
Iarnród Éireann and XPO launch new rail freight service between Port of Waterford and Ballina, Co. Mayo
Today, Iarnród Eireann and XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of freight transportation solutions, launched a new rail freight service in each direction between Ballina, Co Mayo and Waterford.
The new rail service begins weekly operations today, it will then be twice-weekly within eight weeks.
It will offer Irish industry a greener and more efficient mode of transporting freight between the West and South East of the country. This will see the potential for over 5,000 truck movements a year to switch from road to rail, with a resulting reduction in road congestion, and 75% reduction in emissions per unit.
The new service comes as Iarnród Éireann is finalising a new national rail freight strategy to identify growth and investment opportunities to significantly grow rail freight operations.
Iarnród Éireann Chief Executive Jim Meade stated:
“We are entering a very exciting phase where rail freight can offer key solutions for the movement of freight as the country addresses both environmental and congestion challenges in this sector. We are currently finalising a very ambitious strategic plan for the growth of rail freight between key locations across the country. Today’s announcement with XPO and Waterford Port demonstrates the viable opportunities that can be developed that will not just support industry and the logistics sector, but is also fully aligned with the country’s climate action plan.”
Dan Myers, managing director – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, said:
“Climate change is a critical global challenge; the solutions will take a concerted effort, coordinated action and cooperation. Our collaborative, end-to-end service with Irish Rail — where XPO provides the booking of rail freight movements, drayage trucking of containers, and services such as cross-docking — is a double win. Our customers have new, eco-friendly transport options, and our planet wins as supply chains become greener. It’s another step in our collective journey to a carbon-neutral future.”
Port of Waterford Chief Executive Frank Ronan said:
“Port of Waterford welcomes the re-introduction of rail freight services to the Port at Belview. These trains, carrying container freight, will work very effectively with the Port’s Lo-Lo shipping services to provide businesses in Ireland’s West/North West with a compelling logistics solution to and from mainland Europe.”
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