Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast · 2026-03-24 · 29 min
In this episode of Interlinks , Patrick Daly is joined by Howard Knott , Project Director at the Irish Exporters Association , for a timely and practical conversation on the shifting realities of freight, ports, and supply chains in Ireland and beyond. Howard brings deep sector knowledge to a discussion that moves from the macro forces reshaping global trade to the operational implications for exporters, logistics providers, and supply chain leaders on the ground. Together, Patrick and Howard examine how a new era of persistent volatility - from geopolitical tension in the Gulf to post-Brexit route reconfiguration and infrastructure bottlenecks at home - is becoming the new baseline for logistics planning. The conversation explores the current state of rail freight and port connectivity in Ireland , including developments at Foynes, Waterford, and Dublin Port , and what they mean for the future of inland distribution, regional export capability, and modal shift.
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