Shipping firm CLdN is increasing capacity on its Liverpool to Dublin cargo route by 25% and has added a new vessel to its fleet. Tony McDonough reports

Shipping firm CLdN is increasing capacity on its Liverpool to Dublin cargo route by 25% following a multi-million pound upgrade of facilities at the Port of Liverpool.

Working in partnership with port owner Peel Ports and CLdN have delivered a multi-million pound redevelopment of Brocklebank Dock which offers almost 1m sq ft of new surfacing for 900 trailer bays.

It also includes new cargo check-in facilities and cargo camera bay, new drainage and lighting systems, an office block, upgrades to the landing pontoon and other improvements.

These enhancements at the quayside are designed to accommodate larger, more environmentally friendly ships, with CLdN now operating 24 sailings a week between Liverpool and Dublin – with capacity increased by 25%.

This service is being expanded by using larger vessels. And CLdN has unveiled its latest ship on the Mersey – MV Seraphine. It is a dual fuel vessel capable on running on conventional marine diesel or liquefied natural gas, including bio methane.

Using these larger ships CLdN says will reduce customers’ CO2 emissions per tonne of transported cargo by up to 50%. 

Its service plays an essential role in transporting freight between Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland, with CLdN carrying more than 200.000 freight units on the route every year.

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Gary Walker, chief operating officer of CLdN’s shipping operations, said: “This capacity increase shows the benefits that CLdN’s fleet capabilities can bring to customers.

“Not only are we able to increase the space available for cargo, but we are also enabling further reductions in the environmental footprint of each journey. 

“The capacity increase is a direct benefit of the recently completed expansion and refurbishment of our Liverpool terminal. We now have more than 900 trailer bays as well as enhanced drop-off and pick-up facilities for our customers.”

MV Seraphine saw its official naming ceremony take place on the Mersey. Guest included CLdN and Peel Ports employees, customers, business partners, representatives from the Department for Transport.

Phil Hall, port director Mersey at Peel Ports Group, added: “We welcome CLdN’s commitment to increasing capacity, which not only strengthens connectivity but also aligns with our shared ambition to reduce carbon emissions.

“The investment in larger vessels and the expanded schedule is a significant step forward for the Port of Liverpool, further enhancing our role as a key gateway for trade and supporting our customers’ sustainability goals.”

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