Dublin Port Company logo. Growing, Sustaining and Developing Dublin Bay

Ireland's Premier Port

Dublin Port Company is a self-financing, private limited company wholly-owned by the State, whose business is to manage Dublin Port, Ireland’s premier port. Established as a corporate entity in 1997, Dublin Port Company is responsible for the management, control, operation and development of the port. Dublin Port Company provides world-class facilities, services, accommodation and lands in the harbour for ships, goods and passengers. The company currently employs 161 staff. 

Located in the heart of Dublin City, at the hub of the national road and rail network Dublin Port is a key strategic access point for Ireland and in particular the Dublin area. Dublin Port handles over two-thirds of containerised trade to and from Ireland and 50% of all Ireland’s imports and exports, making it a significant facilitator of Ireland’s economy. Dublin Port also handles over 1.3 million tourists through the ferry companies operating at the port and through the cruise vessels calling to the port.

Dublin Port Company was named Port of the Year for 2007 by the All Ireland Transport and Logistics Awards. The award which was previously awarded to Dublin Port in 2004 recognises the Irish Port with the most efficient and comprehensive service portfolio and facilities on the island of Ireland. In 2008, for the second consecutive year, Dublin Port Company was awarded the Good Neighbour Award for the Chambers Ireland President's Awards for CSR.