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PORT OF CORK ONE OF 20 COMPANIES TO ACHIEVE CERTIFICATION TO WORLD CLASS BUSINESS STANDARDS
13 December 2019
PORT OF CORK ONE OF 20 COMPANIES TO ACHIEVE CERTIFICATION TO WORLD CLASS BUSINESS STANDARDS 20 organisations from around the country have been recognised for achieving certification to w...
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Bumper Cruise Season Brings over 243,000 Visitors to Cork
06 November 2019
Bumper Cruise Season Brings over 243,000 Visitors to Cork There is only one more cruise ship is left to visit in December, for what has been a record cruise season for the Port of Cork with 100 c...
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Cork300 events series launched for 2020
30 September 2019
Cork300 events series launched for 2020 Cork300 will celebrate Royal Cork Yacht Club’s 300th anniversary, where it all began, and Cork’s maritime haven, with a series of events next s...
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Belvelly Port Facility Consults on New Site Masterplan
04 September 2019
Belvelly Port Facility Consults on New Site Masterplan ‘Former IFI Site at Marino Point could become a Dynamic Industrial Hub’ Download Belvelly Port Facility - Existing Downloa...
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Bantry Bay Port Company Aiming to Increase the Number of Cruise Visits to Bantry Harbour
28 August 2019
Bantry Bay Port Company Aiming to Increase the Number of Cruise Visits to Bantry Harbour Bantry Bay Port Company will hold a cruise seminar in the Maritime Hotel, Bantry on Thursday 29th August 2...
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Belvelly Port Facility Masterplan
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Port of Cork Announces Annual Results for 2018 and Annual Dividend to the Shareholder of €250,000
31 July 2019
Port of Cork Announces Annual Results for 2018 and Annual Dividend to the Shareholder of €250,000 The Port of Cork Company Turnover in 2018 amounted to €35.4 million, an increase of &eu...
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Cobh Named as One of the World’s Top Cruise Destinations
17 July 2019
Cruise Critic awards the highest-rated cruise destinations in 18 cruise regions across the globe in its annual Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards 2019 Cruise Critic®, the world’s...
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Cork Harbour Festival 2019 and Seafest 2019
20 June 2019
Cork Harbour Festival 2019 and Seafest 2019 A little look back on a hugely successful Cork Harbour Festival and Seafest 2019. We are so fortunate to have such a beautiful harbour and it’s g...
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The Port of Cork and Port of Amsterdam to collaborate
17 June 2019
The Port of Cork and Port of Amsterdam to collaborate Today, Port of Cork and Port of Amsterdam International, in the presence of His Majesty Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Máxima, as we...
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Pont Aven - update from Brittany Ferries
24 May 2019
Pont-Aven - Latest news 23rd May 2019 Unfortunately, following investigation it was found that damage to the starboard side steering gear was more extensive than originally suspected...
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Clarification from the Port of Cork Company Concerning the Closure of Cobh Deep Water Quay for Short periods During Cruise Liner Visits
13 May 2019
Clarification from the Port of Cork Company Concerning the Closure of Cobh Deep Water Quay for Short periods During Cruise Liner Visits The Port of Cork Company has decided, for safety and port s...
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St Columbas Girls National School Win ‘Best Overall Project’ in the Port of Cork Schools Initiative 2019
13 May 2019
St Columbas Girls National School Win ‘Best Overall Project’ in the Port of Cork Schools Initiative 2019 Port of Cork Chairman, Mr. John Mullins congratulated St Columbas Gi...
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Port of Cork 'Highly Commended' at Seatrade Awards in 'Deal of the Year' Category
10 May 2019
Recognition for Cork Container Terminal funding deal; notable for its complexity and collaboration between multiple, disparate partners 9 May 2019 – The Port of Cork and its partners were &...
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Cork's Cruise Season Kicks Off
29 March 2019
Cork’s Cruise Season Kicks Off 2019 Will Be a Record Year for Port of Cork Cruise Calls The first of 102 cruise liners MV Astoria will arrive into Cobh on Monday 1st April and officially...
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Second Boat for Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery (CCMPSAR)
14 March 2019
Second Boat for Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery (CCMPSAR) The Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery (CCMPSAR) voluntary group recently took ownership of a second boat. The 5...
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Agri Food Imports Boost Port of Cork Traffic in 2018
31 January 2019
Agri Food Imports Boost Port of Cork Traffic in 2018 The Port of Cork reports total traffic through both the Port of Cork and Bantry Bay Port Company reached 10.6 million tonnes in 2018, an incre...
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Launch of Urban Design Process for the Tivoli Docklands, Cork City
29 January 2019
Launch of Urban Design Process for the Tivoli Docklands, Cork City The Port of Cork Company has announced the appointment of urban design specialists to prepare options for the potential developm...
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Port of Cork and MaREI Team Up to Deliver A Primary Schools Initiative For A Healthy Harbour
16 January 2019
Port of Cork and MaREI Team Up to Deliver A Primary Schools Initiative For A Healthy Harbour Calling all 5th Class Teachers – Win a Free Boat Trip around Cork Harbour for your class, plus a...
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Cruise Passengers Boost Cork’s Economy by €12 Million as 2018 Cruise Season Draws to a Close
07 November 2018
Cruise Passengers Boost Cork’s Economy by €12 Million as 2018 Cruise Season Draws to a Close With one more cruise ship left to visit in December, the Port of Cork’s 2018 cruise s...
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PORT OF CORK AWARDS CONTRACT TO LIEBHERR CONTAINER CRANES
27 September 2018
PORT OF CORK AWARDS CONTRACT TO LIEBHERR CONTAINER CRANES The Port of Cork today signed a contract with Liebherr Container Cranes to supply two post panamax size ship to shore (STS) container gan...
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Landmark Cork Buildings Turn Red for "We Are Cork" Launch
17 September 2018
LANDMARK CORK BUILDINGS TURN RED FOR “WE ARE CORK” LAUNCH Collaboration across Cork on new brand for Region promotes success in Cork Cork stakeholders unite under new bran...
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The Disney Magic Makes her Maiden Call to the Port of Cork
03 September 2018
The Disney Magic Makes her Maiden Call to the Port of Cork The Port of Cork is looking forward to welcoming the Disney Magic on her maiden call to Cobh on Tuesday 4th September 2018, as part of D...
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Notice re. Dredging Works in Ringaskiddy
23 August 2018
Notice re. Dredging Works in Ringaskiddy Dredging will commence at the berthing pocket adjacent to the new quay at Cork Container Terminal, Ringaskiddy from 1st September 2018. The loading and du...
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Port of Cork and Bantry Bay Port Company Achieve a Combined Turnover of €31.5 million in 2017
23 August 2018
The Port of Cork Company and Bantry Bay Port Company today announced their combined turnover for 2017, showing a positive increase compared to 2016. Consolidated Turnover for the year 2017 amou...
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PORT OF CORK COMMENCES €80M CORK CONTAINER TERMINAL DEVELOPMENT IN RINGASKIDDY
19 June 2018
PORT OF CORK COMMENCES €80M CORK CONTAINER TERMINAL DEVELOPMENT IN RINGASKIDDY The Port of Cork marked a major milestone for the company today with the launch of the new Cork Container Termi...
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Glasheen Boys Win ‘Best Overall Project’ in Port of Cork Schools Initiative 2018
25 May 2018
Glasheen Boys Win ‘Best Overall Project’ in Port of Cork Schools Initiative 2018 Chairman of the Port of Cork John Mullins today announced Glasheen Boys National School as the winners...
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Port of Cork Primary Schools Initiative focuses on Cork City Regeneration as the Port prepares to relocate to the Lower Harbour
08 March 2018
Calling all 5th Class Teachers – Win a Free Boat Trip around Cork Harbour for your class The Port of Cork has launched their Primary Schools Initiative for 2018 aimed at 5th class primary s...
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Mr. John Mullins Re-Appointed as Chairman of Port of Cork Company
23 February 2018
Mr. John Mullins Re-Appointed as Chairman of Port of Cork Company The Port of Cork Company have welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Shane Ross TD on th...
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Port of Cork Primary Schools Initiative Focuses on Cork City Regeneration as the Port Prepares to Relocate to the Lower Harbour
06 February 2018
PORT OF CORK PRIMARY SCHOOLS INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON CORK CITY REGENERATION AS THE PORT PREPARES TO RELOCATE TO THE LOWER HARBOUR Calling all 5th Class Teachers – Win a Free Boat Trip around ...
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Port of Cork Company and Bantry Bay Port Company Total Trade Traffic up 8.6% in 2017
23 January 2018
PORT OF CORK COMPANY AND BANTRY BAY PORT COMPANY TOTAL TRADE TRAFFIC UP 8.6% IN 2017 Combined total traffic through the Port of Cork and Bantry Bay Port Company reached 10.3 million tonnes in 201...
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Brittany Ferries Celebrates 40th Annversary with Launch of New Direct Ireland to Spain Route in 2018
16 January 2018
• First ever direct ferry link between Ireland and Spain • Two direct sailings weekly from Cork to Santander • New route to go on sale end January 16 January 2018:...
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Dredging in Cork Harbour - Sept to Oct 2017
29 September 2017
The Port of Cork Company (POCC) are responsible for maintaining a navigable channel in Cork Harbour; dredging is necessary to keep the harbour open for commercial shipping and leisure us...
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Double the Magic
28 September 2017
Double the Magic for Cork in 2018 Earlier in the year Disney Cruise Line announced Cork on their list of first time visits in 2018. Following successful port visits and further dialogue, today Di...
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CORK SAIL TRAINING BURSARY SCHEME – COORDINATED BY SAIL TRAINING IRELAND
04 September 2017
PRESS RELEASE – CORK SAIL TRAINING BURSARY SCHEME – COORDINATED BY SAIL TRAINING IRELAND LORD MAYOR TONY FITZGERALD, COUNTY MAYOR DECLAN HURLEY, BRENDAN KEATING, CEO, PORT OF CORK AND...
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PORT OF CORK HOSTS SUCCESSFUL VISIT BY NEXTDECADE
02 August 2017
PORT OF CORK HOSTS SUCCESSFUL VISIT BY NEXTDECADE The Port of Cork Company today welcomed a delegation from NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ: NEXT), a U.S.-based Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) develop...
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Port of Cork and Port of Xiamen Sign Trade Sister Port Agreement
19 July 2017
Port of Cork and Port of Xiamen Sign Trade Sister Port Agreement The Port of Cork and the Port of Xiamen today formally signed a Sister Port Agreement in order to jointly promote freight, the cru...
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Port of Cork Welcome Mayor of Miami Dade to Cork
16 June 2017
Port of Cork Welcome Mayor of Miami Dade to Cork The Port of Cork welcomed the Mayor of Miami Dade, Carlos A. Gimenez along with his delegation from Miami Dade, Alex Ferro Chief of Staff, Office ...
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Cork Dinghy Fest 2017 Official Launch at the RCYC
12 June 2017
CORK DINGHY FEST 2017 OFFICAL LAUNCH AT THE ROYAL CORK YACHT CLUB PRESS RELEASE The official launch of Cork Dinghy Fest took place in the Royal Cork Yacht Club on Thursday 1st June, with repre...
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Scoil Naomh Eltin Win ‘Best Overall Project’ in Port of Cork Schools Initiative 2017
05 April 2017
Scoil Naomh Eltin Win ‘Best Overall Project’ in Port of Cork Schools Initiative 2017 Chairman of the Port of Cork John Mullins today announced Scoil Naomh Eltin, Kinsale as the winner...
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‘Saga Pearl 2’ Commences Port of Cork Cruise Season 2017
20 March 2017
‘Saga Pearl 2’ Commences Port of Cork Cruise Season 2017 Saga Cruises’ MV Saga Pearl 2 will start the Port of Cork’s cruise liner season on 20th March, the first of 65 cal...
