Summary
Holyhead Port in Wales closed one of its terminals after a weather-related incident. The port will remain closed temporarily to ensure safety, while ferry services continue as scheduled.
Key Facts
- Holyhead Port closed a terminal due to bad weather on Friday.
- The terminal closure follows a "berthing incident."
- The port is maintaining its ferry schedules despite the closure.
- Last year, Holyhead faced a seven-month partial shutdown due to storm damage.
- The prior storm impact caused an estimated £500m in lost trade.
- Holyhead is a major sea route between the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
- Over 1.5 million people pass through Holyhead annually.
- Current weather conditions make it difficult to assess damage fully.
