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Irish shipping industry booming as boats bypass British ports amid Brexit fears

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Irish ports have been forced to adapt quickly and increase capacity for direct sailings to continental EU ports

The Irish shipping industry has seen a marked increase in business as companies bypass British ports amid Brexit fears.

Currently, two-and-a-half times more goods move on direct routes from Dublin than via the UK landbridge, and that number is expected to increase. Read More Brexit "Those companies who don't need to use the UK are beginning to avail of those options, and make sure they have established commercial relationships to be able to move goods no matter what happens with Brexit.

"The shipping industry can redeploy ships at very short notice to make up any shortfall, and respond to increase in demand.

 

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