Task force formed for long-term stability of UK’s Holyhead Port

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The task force will work with the Irish government, the UK government, and industry to prepare Holyhead Port for future needs. Credit: Phillip Roberts/Shutterstock.

Holyhead Port, a ferry hub in Anglesey, Wales, is set to receive strategic support for its long-term stability through a newly announced Welsh Government task force.

Ken Skates, the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales will lead the multi-stakeholder initiative. alongside Rebecca Evans, the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning,

The formation of the task force follows the temporary closure of Holyhead Port caused by Storm Darragh which damaged its berthing infrastructure.

Stena Ferries, the operator of the port, has confirmed that repairs are on track, with a partial reopening planned for 16 January.

The task force aims to collaborate with the Irish government, the UK government, and industry stakeholders to ensure the port’s readiness for future demands.

It will include representatives from the Welsh and Irish ports and ferry industry, local authorities, regional business groups, logistics bodies, and surface transport operators.

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Ken Skates said: “The potential impacts of the closure over the Festive period on freight and passenger movements were very significant, with time-sensitive seasonal goods needing to reach market and people travelling home to their families for Christmas.

“We worked tirelessly with the Irish government, the UK government, Welsh ports, ferry companies and others to secure alternative routes for goods and people to get where they needed to go and I want to thank everyone for their efforts.”

The reopening of the port’s ferry berth remains scheduled for 16 January, but is contingent on favourable weather conditions.

Until the berth reopens, alternative ferry routes between the Western UK and the island of Ireland are: Birkenhead to Dublin, Fishguard to Dublin, Fishguard to Rosslare, Cairnryan to Belfast, and Liverpool to Belfast.