Belfast harbour operator to invest £1.3bn as NI economy grows
Belfast harbour operator plans to invest £1.3bn over the next 25 years to capitalize on Northern Ireland's economic growth. The investment will enhance port facilities, including upgrades for offshore wind projects and expanded shipping services. The plan is contingent on legislative changes allowing the harbour to borrow funds from financial markets.
- ▪The investment is one of the largest non-governmental investments in Northern Ireland's history.
- ▪Belfast harbour aims to reclaim more land for the first time in 25 years to build a new container terminal.
- ▪Annual trade at Belfast port could increase from 24m tonnes to between 30m and 50m tonnes by 2050.
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The Belfast harbour growth plan would include reclaiming more land for the first time in 25 years Photograph: Belfast Harbour CommissionersView image in fullscreenThe Belfast harbour growth plan would include reclaiming more land for the first time in 25 years Photograph: Belfast Harbour CommissionersNorthern IrelandBelfast harbour operator to invest £1.3bn as NI economy growsPort has upgraded offshore wind facilities and is to expand quays, ferry terminals and cruise ship servicesJasper JollyTue 19 May 2026 00.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 00.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe operator of Belfast harbour plans to spend £1.3bn over the next 25 years to take advantage of strong economic growth in Northern Ireland, in what would be one of the largest non-governmental…
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