At the close of November 2025, Dublin Port shared notice of increased charges to be levied in early 2026. Laden containers/ Trailers will see an extra €15 charge, in addition to increases of 5% for unaccompanied units and 2% for RoRo units.
IIFA, as Ireland’s National Representative Body for the Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage service provider industry, object to these charges and are concerned for the serious negative impact which these and other increased charges will bring throughout the economy.
As service providers at the coalface of dealing with Ireland’s Import and Export Businesses, our industry is the conduit for charges from all entities in the Supply-Chain: from Shipping Carriers, Hauliers, Revenue Customs and other Government agencies. For a highly open and export-driven economy, international trade is of crucial importance for Ireland and our industry. 2025 has challenged Ireland’s economy in new and unfamiliar ways; from uncertainty amid global tariffs to the ongoing war in Ukraine. As a small island on the edge of Europe, Ireland has an uphill battle to maintain its competitiveness.
Across recent years, Freight Forwarders have shouldered increasing levels of pressure to provide the level of service that will keep Ireland competitive. Our industry is continuously investing in and developing solutions for trade to assist with the efficient movement of goods on and off the island. We are investing to meet sustainability goals, streamline work practices, on-going upskilling of staff to maintain compliance standards to meet new regulatory requirements, and reduce costs to assist and support trade. These initiatives are aside the receding service offerings from Ports and Carriers, with quay rent shortening and demurrage charges increasing.
An infrastructure charge of such significance to be fast-tracked in as little as three months will have a harmful impact throughout the Irish Supply-Chain.
IIFA has sought dialogue with Dublin Port and with Government and other relevant stakeholders, outlining our objections to the introduction of these charges. Furthermore, IIFA will continue to liaise closely with other representative bodies within the transport and logistics sector, in a constructive manner, to voice the concerns of members and trade and advocate for solutions.
As always, any comments Members wish to share with IIFA are welcome and will be held in confidence, used only as part of wider industry feedback and representation.
