€89 m container terminal launched

A new state of the art Cork Container Terminal (CCT) was officially opened recently in Ringaskiddy.

Launched by the Port of Cork Company (PoCC) it said it represents the largest single investment in marine infrastructure of any Irish port over the last 100 years.

The new terminal, which is the result of an €89 million investment, became operational in April 2022 and enables the port to deliver more efficient container handling

facilities.

Earlier this year, as part of the CCT journey and to help welcome the new colossal cranes to the Cork harbour community, PoCC hosted a competition with local primary schools to ‘Name the Cranes’.

The winning names for the two giant 50m ship-to-shore Liebherr cranes, as chosen by Crosshaven Boys’ National School were Mahain and Binne, inspired by the old Irish folklore story about two giants who lived in Cork Harbour.

Representatives from Crosshaven Boys’ National School were invited to the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at CCT in recognition of their participation in this monumental milestone.

PoCC Chairperson, Michael Walsh said: “CCT represents the biggest investment in port infrastructure in the history of the state. It will bring further efficiency to the port with major benefits to the local and national economy. By increasing the efficiency of infrastructure, the costs of trade will reduce, which in turn helps to reduce inflation and the cost of living. It will also bring value to exporters, and a boost to Irish business.”