Quay Extension Official Opening September 2008

The Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey TD, has officially opened a 190-metre quay extension at the Port of Waterford, an €11 million development boosting the port’s growing cargo business and its reputation as one of northwest Europe’s key maritime hubs. Speaking at the opening, Minister Dempsey said: “Waterford Port provides a vital piece of economic infrastructure for the region and is a key maritime hub in northwest Europe. This fantastic new out of town facility at Belview provides the Port and the commercial and industrial activities in its vicinity with the room to continue to grow into the future. Having this new dedicated bulk quay ensures maximum efficiencies at the Port which is critically important in today’s world of quick ship turnarounds. I have every confidence that this Port has a bright future ahead of it,” Minister Dempey added. The investment augers well for the future at the busy terminal, according to Port of Waterford chairman, Ben Gavin. “This is a continuation of the existing quay and results in the Belview Container and Bulk Cargo Terminals offering an unbroken length of 843 metres.

Port of Waterford offices

The Port of Waterford office has moved to a new office  development, Marine Point. It has been built adjacent to the port, and Port of Waterford are it's first occupants.  Built by Store-All Warehousing, the signature building gives an impressive entrance to the port, and the company's offices give a commanding view of the port from the third floor.

We look forward to working with existing and new customers from our new location

Facts

The Port of Waterford situated on the South Eastern coast of Ireland is the nearest major Irish Port to mainland Europe. It is Ireland's fastest growing port, offering all the facilities expected of a modern commercial port. Waterford operates on a 24 hour, 7 day a week, all year round basis. It has a skilled, adaptable and cost efficient work force.

Two thirds of the Republic's population live within a 100 mile radius of Waterford. This fact, when combined with the excellent facilities, dedicated management and flexible workforce augurs well for the Port of Waterford's ambition to be Ireland's premier location for exporters, imports and industrials.

History

Historically, Waterford has dominated the southern Irish Sea routes to the UK. The port has experienced significant growth in trade to and from mainland Europe since Ireland joined the EU and has become the principal shipping centre in Ireland for continental traffic in Ireland.