The operators of Dublin and Cork ports have said imports of food and other essential items have increased since the Covid-19 outbreak here over a month ago.
They said contingencies are in place to ensure ports stay open and supply chains remain intact. Their trading figures indicate the Covid-19 outbreak has seen increased demand for food and other essential items.
This is backed up by evidence of panic buying and empty supermarket shelves. The Port of Cork insists that trade is up and supply chains have been unaffected by the coronavirus outbreak.
At the Port of Cork's deep water terminal in Ringadkiddy, unloading of a Portugeuse cargo ship, AS Petronia, began at 5am today.