GCS Logistics

Holyhead Port Update: Information for all customers

Reviewing the ongoing issues at Holyhead port, the latest information is that the port will remain closed until the 15th of January.

We have been fortunate to keep the services operating during this challenging period and until now we have been able to provide a seamless service.

The extended closure of the port however has changed the dynamics, Healthcare and Food products and essentials are now a priority for the Country.

Please contact our team for further information.

Success in the face of challenge! 💪 Our team safely delivered a delicate, high-value robotic machine that required precision and care. It was carefully laid down during transport and then expertly stood back up in its final position. Another job well done! 🚚🤖

A scheme to transfer freight from road to rail has cut 64,300 truck journeys from roads in its first year, according to a port operator. 📉 🚛

DP World in Southampton started offering a financial incentive to move shipping containers by rail in September 2023. It imposes a £10 charge for every laden container arriving in Southampton - the UK’s third-largest terminal. 🚂

The aim is to make rail travel to giant distribution hubs in the Midlands more viable, taking lorries off the M3 motorway and A34 dual carriageway.

scheme to transfer freight from road to rail has cut 64,300 truck journeys from roads in its first year, according to a port operator. 📉 🚛

DP World in Southampton started offering a financial incentive to move shipping containers by rail in September 2023. It imposes a £10 charge for every laden container arriving in Southampton - the UK’s third-largest terminal. 🚂

The aim is to make rail travel to giant distribution hubs in the Midlands more viable, taking lorries off the M3 motorway and A34 dual carriageway.

🚨 Transport Update! 🚨

Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood responded to the latest Westminster debate on the Lower Thames Crossing, a major infrastructure project aiming to alleviate congestion and boost connectivity across the Thames River in South East England. 🚗🌉

Minister Greenwood emphasized the project’s potential to enhance travel and trade, reduce strain on the Dartford Crossing, and deliver economic benefits to the region. She also acknowledged the importance of minimizing environmental impact and pledged to consider community concerns about construction, local traffic, and ecological preservation. 🌍

While there’s still a journey ahead to finalize and implement plans, the debate marks a significant step forward. Stay tuned for more updates on how this crucial crossing could transform the way we move!