Irish Continental Group plc (IR5B)

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https://www.icg.ie

Irish Continental Group plc is Ireland's leading maritime transport group, specializing in shipping and logistics services that connect Ireland, Britain, and Continental Europe. The company operates through two primary divisions: Ferries and Container & Terminals. The Ferries Division, under the Irish Ferries brand, provides passenger and roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) freight services, including high-speed ferries and ropax vessels, along with vessel chartering. It serves key routes linking ports such as Dublin, Rosslare, Holyhead, Pembroke, Cherbourg, Dover, and Calais, carrying significant volumes of cars, passengers, and freight units annually. The Container & Terminals Division manages lift-on/lift-off (LoLo) shipping under the Eucon brand and operates major facilities like Dublin Ferryport Terminals, Belfast Container Terminal, and the Dublin Ferryport Inland Depot. These handle container traffic to ports including Antwerp and Rotterdam, supporting Ireland's international trade logistics. With a fleet of owned and chartered vessels, the group emphasizes reliability, sustainability through investments in modern, eco-friendly equipment, and a strong position in the marine shipping industry. Irish Continental Group plc plays a crucial role in facilitating tourism recovery, freight transport, and efficient supply chains across Europe.