As the primary gateway to Northern Ireland, and a key hub for trade, Belfast Harbour handles more than 70% of the region’s imported and exported goods transported by sea. Its vision is to be an economic hub for the region, a world leading regional port, upholding the highest environmental standards and adopting innovative Smart technology and digital infrastructure.

The 2,000 acre Belfast Harbour Estate hosts more than five million tourist visits annually, including 1.7 million ferry and cruise ship passengers. The Estate is also home to a vibrant mix of over 760 businesses working across multiple sectors, including marine logistics and advanced manufacturing, commercial and residential real estate, retail, financial and IT services, tourism and leisure, media and creative industries.

As a Trust Port, Belfast Harbour invests its profits after tax in developing the port and its estate for the benefit of customers and the region. In 2023, Belfast Harbour achieved a record £65 million investment in major capital and infrastructure projects, part of a decade of transformational projects totalling £374 million.

As a Green Port, Belfast Harbour is on track for Net-Zero in its direct operations, ahead of its 2030 target, and in 2023 recorded an 18% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Belfast Harbour also invested over £310,000 in community and charitable organisations across the city and wider region in 2023, while its commitment to creating a thriving and iconic waterfront for the city has seen the progression of a number of key residential and business developments.