NEW RESEARCH CONFIRMS BELFAST HARBOUR AS KEY ECONOMIC ENABLER, DRIVING 15% OF NI ECONOMIC OUTPUT
NEW RESEARCH CONFIRMS BELFAST HARBOUR AS KEY ECONOMIC ENABLER, DRIVING 15% OF NI ECONOMIC OUTPUT Belfast Harbour handles goods and freight valued at £26.7bn each year, enabling more than 15% of Northern Ireland’s total economic output – around £8.8bn in GVA annually, through trade activity alone – according to new research published today. The report, […]
Belfast Harbour launches consultation on plans to transform Clarendon Wharf
Belfast Harbour has officially launched its public consultation on plans for the residential development of Clarendon Wharf. The plans, first announced in September, detail the development of a sustainable, vibrant and connected city centre neighbourhood with more than 10 acres of public realm within the Belfast Harbour Estate. Transforming an underused part of the waterfront, […]
SUCCESSFUL PILOT OF SELF-DRIVING SHUTTLE ‘HARLANDER’ TO END THIS WEEK
The successful pilot of Northern Ireland’s first self-driving shuttle service ‘Harlander’ will come to a close as planned at the end of this week. The pilot programme for the service, which has operated on a 15-20 minute loop through Titanic Quarter from Titanic Halt Railway station to Catalyst, was initially intended to run between July […]
BELFAST HARBOUR SUPPORTED HEALTHY OCEANS HEALTHY MINDS SET TO MAKE WAVES IN 2024
HEALTHY OCEANS HEALTHY MINDS SET TO MAKE WAVES IN 2024 The Belfast Harbour supported Live Here Love Here’s Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds (HOHM) initiative has returned for a fourth year to highlight the urgent need to address the impact of marine pollution. This year 60 events running throughout August will focus on celebrating Northern Ireland’s […]
Belfast Harbour welcomes new Pilot Boat Hibernia to its Marine Fleet
Belfast Harbour welcome new Pilot Boat to its Marine Fleet Belfast Harbour has this week taken delivery of its newest vessel, the Pilot Boat Hibernia, which represents a £1.5m investment in its marine fleet. Hibernia will be tasked with transporting pilots to and from ships calling at Belfast as part of the service provided […]
BELFAST HARBOUR COMMUNITY AWARDS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
BELFAST HARBOUR community awards open for applications Charities and community groups could secure individual grants of up to £5,000 from Belfast Harbour Community Awards funding Total of £40,000 to be allocated to organisations for local projects Belfast Harbour is inviting applications from community groups and charities for the next round of funding through its 2023 […]
BELFAST HARBOUR RETURNS AS BELFAST GIANT’S COMMUNITY PARTNER FOR 2023/24
BELFAST HARBOUR RETURNS AS BELFAST GIANT’S COMMUNITY PARTNER FOR 2023/24 Belfast Harbour is proud to announce its return as Stena Line Belfast Giants official community outreach partner for the 2023/24 season. Operating in partnership since 2021, the Belfast Giants and Belfast Harbour have worked together on several community-focused projects, aimed at promoting equality andinclusion, as well as providing opportunities […]
Belfast Harbour Welcomes Two Millionth Cruise Visitor
Belfast Harbour Welcomes Two Millionth Cruise Visitor. Belfast has today welcomed its two millionth cruise ship visitor, according to Cruise Belfast, the partnership between Belfast Harbour and Visit Belfast which markets the city as a leading cruise ship destination. The passenger who took the number of visitors to come to Northern Ireland on cruise ships past the […]
Belfast Harbour to Welcome a Record 170 Cruise Ship Call in 2023
Belfast Harbour To Welcome 170 Cruise Calls in 2023 As the cruise industry in Northern Ireland continues to provide a welcome boost to the economy, the number of ships expected this season represents a 20% increase on the previous record set in 2019. Between March and October this year, 62 different vessels from 36 different […]
CINEMAGIC CALLS ‘ACTION’ ON NEW SERIES OF FILM &TV ‘TALENT LAB’ MASTERCLASSES SUPPORTED BY BELFAST HARBOUR
Cinemagic, in partnership with Belfast Harbour, will this week kick off a new series of Talent Lab industry masterclasses, designed to help develop new talent for Northern Ireland’s fast-growing screen industries. Cinemagic is an award-winning, international charity that uses the magic of film, television and innovative digital technology to entertain, educate and inspire young people, develop skills and promote […]
