Why a Masterplan?
moving forward together
Belfast Harbour’s role is to serve the NI economy today and for the long term. And for this, we need to plan ahead.
Trade volumes continue to grow and evolve. The transition to clean energy is gathering pace. We must adapt to climate change and build resilience into our infrastructure. We can also help clean energy growth by enabling next generation offshore wind turbines to be assembled in our deepwater port.
At the same time, Belfast is expanding as a city, and we can play
a part in providing homes and commercial space to meet this need.
For Belfast Harbour to remain a strong port and to enable the city’s growth, we must also evolve and grow. We must do so in a way that secures our ability to operate as a port, and as a steward of the land we own and manage for generations to come.
The Draft Masterplan 2025-50 provides a coherent 25-year framework. It reflects our existing near-term plans, and addresses longer-term essential needs. This includes creating new capacity, replacing older infrastructure and equipment, and using new technologies to improve efficiency. This will help us to achieve our own aims and support the goals of our customers.
Flexibility is key to this approach, allowing us to adapt to changes in
regulation, markets, and technology, especially in global shipping
and logistics.
This draft document reflects Belfast Harbour’s dual role as both a working port and a developer of places that contribute to the city.
Above all, it provides clarity, giving partners, investors, and communities a clear picture of our direction of travel. And it sets out how Belfast Harbour will continue to be a keystone of the economy on these islands for future generations.
