Port of Belfast facts for kids
Belfast Harbour is a very important port in Northern Ireland. It handles most of the goods that come and go by sea in Northern Ireland. It also manages a big part of all sea trade for the entire island of Ireland. This harbour is a key place for bringing in materials, sending out products, and getting things people buy. It's also a main center for moving and storing goods in Northern Ireland.
The Belfast Harbour area is home to many famous Northern Ireland businesses. These include George Best Belfast City Airport, Harland and Wolff, Bombardier Aerospace, Odyssey, Catalyst Inc, Titanic Quarter and Titanic Belfast. More than 700 companies work here, giving jobs to 23,000 people.
Belfast is one of only two ports in Ireland that can handle all kinds of cargo. This includes large freight vehicles, containers, and different types of bulk goods (like dry materials, loose items, and liquids). The harbour also offers services for passengers and welcomes cruise ships.
In 2015, Belfast Harbour handled 23 million tonnes of cargo. This amount was similar to what it handled in 2014. These numbers show how different parts of Northern Ireland's economy were performing.
Images for kids
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View of Belfast Container Terminal from Victoria Channel approach, April 2019
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New Belfast Liebherr crane under assembly, May 2020
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Newly assembled Liebherr gantry crane
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HMS Caroline is a First World War light cruiser permanently berthed in Belfast Harbour
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MS Stena Lagan as Lagan Seaways in Belfast
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Rail and sea connections from Belfast with Abellio ScotRail in red.
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Sainsbury's at Holywood Exchange.
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Harbour Commissioners' Office, Port of Belfast
See also
In Spanish: Puerto de Belfast para niños
