Holyhead Port in Wales has been temporarily closed due to a “berthing incident” earlier today involving a ferry.
Stena Line confirmed the facility, which is a key piece of infrastructure for Irish exports from Dublin, is shut.
In December 2024 a berth at the port called T5 was damaged in a storm and has remained closed pending repairs but is expected to reopen soon.
The incident this morning affected the T3 berth.
Stena, which owns the port, is expected to issue an update later this afternoon.
The port handles 1.8 million passengers, 400 cars and 400,000 freight units every year.
“A berthing incident occurred on Wednesday January 7, 2026 as the Stena Estrid berthed at Holyhead Port,” a statement from Stena Line said this afternoon.
“Passengers have disembarked as normal and the incident is currently being investigated,” Stena said.
“Holyhead Port is temporarily closed and ferry operators are notifying customers. Further updates will be provided,” it added.