Container Shipping to Ireland — Get Instant Quotes
Why Choose iContainers for Shipping to Ireland?
- Strong port capacity. Dublin Port handled 203 k TEU in Q1 2024 alone, up 6 % year-on-year, while Port of Cork now moves roughly 240 k TEU per year—plenty of weekly slots for both FCL and LCL. (http://dublinport.ie, portofcork.ie)
- Air-cargo back-up when speed matters. Dublin Airport processed 84 % of all Irish flights in 2024, giving shippers daily wide-body lift and 3- to 5-day door-to-door options. (cso.ie)
- Hassle-free EU paperwork. Our platform pre-files the EU’s ICS2 Entry Summary Declaration and calculates Ireland’s standard 23 % VAT so customs never holds you up. (http://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu, revenue.ie)
- Door delivery across the island & to the U.K. On-dock rail at Dublin plus same-day truck sailings via Rosslare Europort connect you to Belfast, Galway and the Midlands in < 48 h.
Our Container Shipping Services to Ireland
Full Container Load (FCL)
Electronics makers, pharma firms and food exporters ship 20′, 40′ & 40′HC (reefers on request) straight into Dublin (IEDUB) or Cork (IECOK), then road-haul to distribution hubs in Naas, Limerick and Galway.
Less-than-Container Load (LCL)
SMEs and Amazon.ie sellers save up to 50 % on loads < 15 m³ with our weekly LCL consolidations that devan in bonded depots at Dublin Port.
Popular mode: FCL dominates grocery & pharma volumes; LCL is booming for e-commerce replenishment.
Major ports / airports served: Dublin, Cork; urgent air via Dublin Airport (DUB) and Shannon (SNN).
Typical cargo: Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, dairy ingredients, whiskey, ICT hardware.
Transit-time guide:
- East Asia → Ireland: typically 30–40 days port-to-port, depending on Rotterdam/UK feeder leg.
- U.S. East Coast → Ireland: about 12–15 days direct or via Liverpool feeder services.
Country-specific challenge: Limited deep-sea berth space in Dublin during peak harvest exports—book reefer slots early.
Alternative option: Air freight trims door-to-door to 3–5 days via DUB/SNN for high-value biopharma and urgent tech spares. (cso.ie)
Container shipping rates to Ireland
How much does it cost to ship a container to Ireland?
How Long Does It Take to Ship a Container to Ireland?
- East Asia → Dublin/Cork: 30–40 days
- U.S. East Coast → Dublin: 12–15 days
- North-Europe short-sea → Ireland: 2–4 days feeder
Air freight door-to-door: 3–5 days via DUB / SNN.
Popular Routes and Ports for Shipping to Ireland
Asia-North Europe loops discharge at Rotterdam, Antwerp or Liverpool, with feeders sailing to Dublin six times a week. Atlantic services link New York, Savannah and Halifax to Dublin and Cork. Rosslare Europort offers 36 direct ro-ro sailings weekly to continental Europe—helpful for Brexit-bypass trucking. (en.wikipedia.org)
Steps to Book Your Container Shipment with iContainers
- Get a quote online in seconds.
- Upload documents (commercial invoice, packing list, HS codes).
- Book & pay securely.
- Track every milestone 24/7.
- Clear customs—ICS2 ENS filed automatically; VAT self-accounting at 23 %.
- Deliver by road or rail to warehouse, FTZ or Amazon IE FBA.
What Can You Ship in a Container to Ireland?
Common commodities
- Biopharma APIs
- Dairy powders
- Electronics
- Alcoholic beverages
- Machinery & parts
Restricted / Prohibited
Counterfeit brands, endangered hardwoods, certain chemicals without EPA license, tobacco & alcohol without excise permits.
FAQs About Shipping Containers to Ireland
Most goods enter at 0–5 % EU duty plus 23 % Irish VAT on the CIF value. (revenue.ie)
Yes—below 15 m³ you avoid paying for unused FCL space, usually saving 40–60 %.
Not mandatory, but strongly recommended—add door-to-door cover at checkout.
Reserve space 6–8 weeks ahead of the November-December peak to dodge roll-overs and rate hikes.