Belfast has been a central pillar of Northern Ireland’s maritime and industrial development for more than four centuries. From its early days as a modest trading harbour, it expanded rapidly through the 19th and early 20th centuries as shipbuilding, engineering, and manufacturing reshaped the region’s economic landscape. Harland & Wolff, global maritime trade routes, and the growth of container traffic all contributed to Belfast’s evolution into a major logistics hub.
Today, Belfast is one of the most operationally dynamic ports in the UK–Ireland corridor. With a unique blend of EU-aligned regulatory frameworks, GB–NI movement requirements, and commercial diversification, it’s become a critical gateway for freight forwarders, haulage operators, retailers, and distributors navigating cross-border supply chains post-Brexit.
Its network of wharves, terminals, and ETSFs—ranging from container handling facilities to ro-ro providers and logistics parks—makes Belfast a versatile port capable of supporting high-volume operations across sectors including consumer goods, retail distribution, manufacturing, food movements, and just-in-time logistics.
Belfast is a uniquely regulated environment, and mistakes here aren’t just costly—they can grind supply chains to a halt.
J&T brings specialist competency in GB–NI flows, Protocol requirements, EU-aligned goods, and the practical realities of maintaining compliance without operational disruption.
Our network includes all key Belfast sites—container terminals, ro-ro operations, wharf facilities, and ETSFs including Woodside Global, Heyn Group, DSG, TCB, and UPS.
This means your cargo can move into any Belfast terminal and still receive seamless, compliant declarations.
Whether you’re managing unaccompanied trailers, containerised freight, pallet networks, or mixed modal flows, our experience ensures your declarations align with the real-world requirements of carriers, warehouse operators, and inland facilities.
Northern Ireland’s supply chains often operate on tight replenishment cycles. Our disciplined documentation standards, accuracy-first processes, and audit-backed customs methodology keep goods moving without unnecessary intervention.
We work closely with those on the ground—traffic office teams, shunters, warehouse operations, and transport planners—ensuring the customs process aligns with the operational rhythm of your fleet and cargo.