This paper looks at the transport patterns of Irish international trade. In
particular, we examine how trade flows in weight differ from those measured by value
and the implications that this has for transport mode and cost. In an environment of
uncertainty relating to the impact of Brexit, the much larger share of the UK in total Irish
export volumes (tonnages) compared to values signals possible significant impacts on
transport and also on costs if increased customs procedures are introduced. We also look
at the use of the UK as a land-bridge for Irish trade further afield, finding that a
considerable percentage of Irish trade uses this transport option
