Irish Ship Agents` Association

News & Information:

March 2008

Submission to Department of Transport

A submission has been made by ISAA Council to Department of Transport for inclusion in their Statement of Strategy for 2008-2010.

Submission to Office of the Revenue Commissioners

A submission has also been sent by ISAA Council to Customs Division, Office of the Revenue Commissioners for inclusion in their Statement of Strategy 2008-2010. A subsequent meeting was held with representatives of ISAA and Customs Division to discuss matters of mutual interest.

ISAA Constitution/Rules

The Association Constitution/Rules are presently being updated and will be submitted to the Annual General Meeting to be held in May 2008.

22nd Dinner Dance

Plans are going ahead for our Dinner Dance tpo be held on Friday 4 April 2008 at Moyvalley Hotel, Balyna Estate, Moyvalley, Co Kildare. Bookings for dinner and accommodation are now being taken at ISAA Secretariat at: info@irishshipagents.com

Click on one of the links below to find the latest news and developments in each area.

Full ahead 25 year high for port: click here to view the full article.
Irish container routes show record traffic growth in 2004 - IMDO Press release 18/05/2005: click here for the full press release.
Pat the Cope Gallagher addresses Cruise Ireland Breakfast Reception (March 2005) click here for further details.
Irish Exporters Awards 2004 - Best Shortsea Shipping Award sponsored by the IMDO. In recognition of the importance that exporter place on getting their goods to the market on time and in the most cost effective way, two awards were given by the Irish Exporters Association - the "Best Shortsea Shipping Award", and the "Logistics Company of the Year Award". Read more
IMDO Year End Statement 2004: click here to open the Directors year end statement.
IMDO Seminar, November 2004 "Motorways of the Sea, Opportunities and Challenges for Ireland":The IMDO seminar which took place in the National Concert Hall on November 17th focussed on a number of key opportunities for the Irish Shipping Sector.
Click here to download the seminar presentations.
Click here to read the Ministers opening address.
Irish Shortsea Shipping Inter-European Trade Corridors Report: click here to download a copy of the IMDO commissioned report.
Minister Dermot Ahern launches new International Maritime Studies Institute (September 2004): The Minister for Communications, Marine, and Natural Resources, Mr. Dermot Ahern TD, has formally launched the International Maritime Studies Institute (IMSI) at the National College of Ireland (NCI) in the IFSC in September 2004. Click here for more information.
Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) Report 2004. The ESG report 'Ahead of the Curve, Ireland's Place in the Global Economy' was published on July 7th 2004. C lick here to download the sub section that focuses on Maritime Services.
ESN Launch annual report (May 2004). The ESN has announced the publication of its First Annual Report. The report was officially launched in Rotterdam in May 2004. Click here to download a PDF copy of the report.
To view the IMDO Activity Report for 2003, please click here
Shipping Markets: To view the latest market information from SSY click here.

E-Newsletters: Click here to view all of the IMDO E-Newsletters.
Press Releases: To view the list of all of the recent IMDO press releases, click here.
News archives: We have archived all of our recent news stories, as featured in our scrolling news section. If you're looking for a recent news story, click here to search our archives.

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