The Irish port of Rosslare has seen a staggering increase in traffic since the Brexit transition period ended, as hauliers seek new routes bypassing Britain to link the Republic with the EU.

In Rosslare -- the second busiest freight hub in Ireland -- there are signs logistics firms may be charting a new course to Europe: the one with least resistance.

Southeast port boosted by fivefold increase in freight in January on continental sailings.

The UK landbridge that offered traders the fastest route between Ireland and the European continent before Brexit will not re-emerge as a preferred option for moving goods, the head of Dublin Port was quoted as saying on Friday.

Danish shipping line to run daily service to French port from Rosslare.

WALES and Ireland should strive for greater ties at a crucial juncture in the countries’ shared history, the Senedd heard. / Delyth Jewell led a debate on a report following an inquiry into Wales-Ireland relations.

Calls for Wales to have one ferry port in Pembrokeshire instead of two due to declining trade following Brexit would be a “disaster” for the county, a Senedd candidate has said.

CALLS to merge Pembrokeshire's ports from both sides of the Irish Sea have been branded as a potential 'catastrophe' while a local politician has said he will 'fight tooth and nail' for the port of Fishguard.

EUROPEAN trade through Rosslare port in Co Wexford has risen by almost 400 per cent this year, as a result of Brexit. / The port says the increase of 378 per cent in continental freight was recorded in the first nine months of 2021.

Stena Line offers new weekend service, Brittany Ferries sailing will operate on Monday.

Mark Drakeford has warned the Brexit deal agreed by the UK Government with the EU on Northern Ireland earlier this week could have a negative impact on Welsh Ports.

THE PORT OF Dunkirk is looking to mount a significant expansion of trade routes with its Irish counterparts, as the French company sees Ireland as an “underestimated” market even post-Brexit.

New trading arrangements between Ireland and the UK have had a significant and negative effect on freight traffic between the two countries.

An expansion of Rosslare Europort to cost €200m, which will Brexit-proof the ferryport facility, has been given the green light.

More ferries are to sail directly from Ireland to the European mainland in a move to circumvent the traditional trade route over mainland England and Wales.

Rosslare port saw a 371 per cent yearly increase in European freight volumes since Brexit came into force.

Yet another trade boss telling us Irish trade is booming with the EU but declining with the UK.

UK traffic is down 49% for the month, but European freight is up by 446% year-on-year, with "unprecedented demand" for the new direct services which opened up since 1 January between Rosslare and the continent.

New routes to mainland Europe from Dublin, Rosslare and Cork seen as more reliable.

Blind people and people who require assistance dogs for other medical reasons would need to enter Ireland at “approved” entry points.

On Saturday, 13 November, it was a record day at Rosslare Europort, says Glenn Carr.

The Port of Dunkirk, close to the BeNeLux region, is eyeing even stronger links with Dublin Port and Rosslare Europort while also examining new routes to Ireland's southern ports.

New direct ferry routes led to a near fivefold increase in European freight volumes passing through Rosslare Europort as Irish traders chose to bypass Britain and post-Brexit border checks.

New study highlights increasing importance of French market for Irish exporters. / The Republic’s bilateral trade with France has mushroomed to a record €30 billion per annum in the wake of Brexit, according to a new report.

Stena Line has moved one of its ferries from Belfast to Rosslare in what it has called a "Brexit busting move".

Two weeks into Brexit, problems are mounting and recriminations are flying in all directions. The reality of Brexit is proving every bit as toxic as the four-and-a-half-year slog that got us to this point.

But the UK’s departure means far-reaching changes for the Irish economy. We are already seeing signs of how things may shake out and the really fundamental changes it means for many businesses, for consumers and for trade.

Companies avoiding United Kingdom landbridge, according to Chambers Ireland.

Nearly two months after Great Britain (GB) left the EU single market and customs union, the volume of freight being shipped across the Irish Sea from the Republic of Ireland to GB is still down significantly, raising further questions about government claims that trading volumes are returning to normal.

Amid acute political uncertainty and the upheaval of Brexit, the movement of goods on the island of Ireland has been transforming and seeing a significant boost.