Port of Waterford named Logistics and Supply Chain Company of the Year
Picture: Ian Talbot CEO Chambers Ireland, CEO of Port of Waterford David Sinnott and Anna Daly.
Port of Waterford has been named Logistics and Supply Chain Company of the Year at the 2025 Chambers Ireland Awards.
The honour comes as the port marks its 1,111th anniversary as Ireland's oldest port.
Port of Waterford CEO David Sinnott welcomed the award.
“Being named Logistics & Supply Chain Company of the Year is a tremendous recognition of the hard work, dedication and innovation shown by everyone across our team.
"It is also a reflection of the trust our customers and partners place in us every day.
"As we celebrate 1111 years of trade, we are more committed than ever to supporting Ireland’s economy and driving a sustainable future for our region and our country,” said Mr Sinnott.
The port was founded by the Vikings in 914 AD.
Since then, Port of Waterford has grown from its origins as a trading post to become a vital logistics hub serving Ireland’s economy.
For over a millennium, the port has connected Irish producers to global markets, supported local industry and provided critical supply chain solutions for sectors ranging from agriculture to construction and renewable energy.
Today, the port plays a pivotal role in the South East’s thriving agricultural sector.
It handles the import of over one million tonnes of bulk ingredients each year and enables the export of premium dairy products including butter and cheese, which depart twice weekly for Rotterdam.
In addition to its agricultural impact, the port is integral to Ireland’s construction and infrastructure sectors, managing significant volumes of raw materials for cement production and steel for major building projects.
Innovation has been central to the port’s success throughout its history.
A pioneer of containerisation in the 1960s, Port of Waterford’s container terminal remains a vital link in Ireland’s supply chain.
Continuous investment has secured direct motorway access via the M9 and M11 and made it the only Irish port with rail connectivity directly into its facilities.
Looking ahead, Port of Waterford said it is positioning itself as a key player in Ireland’s transition to green energy.
Having already supported the import of onshore wind farm components for over a decade, the port is now preparing to become a critical hub for offshore wind construction and maintenance.
It is currently involved in a major maintenance project at Ireland’s only offshore wind farm, the Arklow Bank, demonstrating its readiness to support the nation’s renewable ambitions.
