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ONE Modifies Irish Sea Express Service Rotation, Adds

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is adjusting its Irish Sea Express service rotation, effective late May 2026. The revised schedule will introduce a direct connection between Southampton and Ireland, while maintaining the existing link between Rotterdam and Belfast. This change aims…

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Published May 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC

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Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced a modification to its Irish Sea Express (ISE) service port rotation, which will take effect in late May 2026. The primary change involves establishing a direct sea connection between Southampton and Ireland, alongside the continuation of the Rotterdam-Belfast route.

The updated service will operate using two distinct loops. The first loop will connect Southampton, Dublin, and Cork, before returning to Southampton. The second loop will maintain the current itinerary of Rotterdam, Belfast, and

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, then return to Rotterdam.

For freight forwarders and shippers, this adjustment means improved direct access between the UK's south coast and key Irish ports. The new Southampton-Ireland direct link could potentially offer faster transit times and more streamlined logistics for cargo moving between these regions. Conversely, the continued Rotterdam-Belfast connection ensures stability for existing supply chains serving Northern Ireland from continental Europe. Forwarders should review their current bookings and future shipping plans to leverage the new direct service where beneficial, potentially reducing reliance on transshipment or alternative transport modes for certain routes.

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