TCB Group has launched a new consolidated sea freight service from New York to Belfast, giving Irish freight forwarders a compelling option for importing goods from across the United States.
The new LCL service is designed for palletised and lower-volume shipments, allowing multiple consignments from different importers to be combined into a single container, providing a practical alternative to full container loads.
As a major East Coast logistics hub, New York also offers strong inland connections, enabling Irish importers to access suppliers from across North America including Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Norfolk, Memphis, Charleston, Charlotte, Miami, Chicago, Milwaukee, St Louis, Houston, Dallas, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Minneapolis, Columbus, Oakland, Los Angeles, and Seattle.
The first sailing from New York to Belfast is scheduled for mid-March, with departures initially operating on a fortnightly basis. Early engagement with the Irish forwarding sector has generated strong interest, with positive pricing feedback highlighting the clear market demand.
Darren Green, Managing Director of TCB Group said:
“We’ve consistently heard from Irish forwarders that their customers needed better options from the US. This service provides a reliable, cost-effective solution they can offer with confidence, helping strengthen their customer relationships while supporting Irish supply chains.”
Part of an Extensive Portfolio
The New York–Belfast route is the latest addition to TCB Group’s expanding service portfolio for Irish freight forwarders. The company has continued to invest in a comprehensive suite of in-house shipping solutions aimed at improving control, reliability, and competitiveness for logistics providers serving the Irish market.
Today, TCB Group is recognised as the leading service partner for Irish freight forwarders, offering consolidated sea freight from major global manufacturing regions, worldwide air freight solutions, European road transport, and rail freight connections between China and Ireland. This integrated, multimodal approach enables forwarders to access multiple transport options through a single trusted provider.
Darren Green, Managing Director added:
“We are committed to supporting the forwarding sector through proactive service development. We’re confident this new route will deliver strong results for our partners and by extension the businesses importing goods into Ireland.”
Irish freight forwarders seeking further information, sailing schedules, or pricing details are encouraged to contact the TCB Group team or visit www.tcbgroup.com