Belfast Harbour unveils a long-term investment plan worth about £1.3 billion (reported as £1 billion in some coverage) covering the next 25 years. The port authority says the programme is designed to grow and broaden its activities, positioning Belfast as a competitive hub in the Irish Sea. Multiple outlets report that the plan focuses on developing key areas including freight operations, cruise tourism, and opportunities linked to offshore wind. The Financial Times frames the announcement as part of a strategy to rival Dublin’s port activity, while other reporting emphasizes the scale and duration of the proposed spending. The investment is presented as a bid to support future demand and enable infrastructure and business development across these sectors. Overall, the articles agree that Belfast Harbour is committing to a multi-decade capital programme intended to expand freight and passenger-related services and to tap renewable-energy supply-chain opportunities associated with offshore wind projects. Details on specific projects and timelines are not included in the provided excerpts.