In 2024, Warrenpoint Port facilitated £3.4 billion of trade, generating £6.0 million in direct economic value and directly supporting 94 jobs across Northern Ireland through its operations.
As Northern Ireland’s third-largest port, handling 3.4 million tonnes of cargo in 2024, Warrenpoint combines scale with a strong local focus. Operating under the Trust Port model, it reinvests profits in port infrastructure, supporting the local economy.
In 2024, the Port accounted for c.12.0% of the total goods handled by Northern Ireland’s ports. Only Belfast and Larne handled more goods during 2024 than Warrenpoint Port. This underlines the importance of the Port to both the Newry, Mourne & Down District Council economy, and the wider Northern Ireland economy.
To understand this contribution in full, Grant Thornton was commissioned to evaluate the Port’s economic footprint. This report evaluates the Port’s operations, quantifies its economic, social and environmental impact, and sets out the scale of value Warrenpoint Port delivers to the region.