Holyhead wants moi heavies
17th August 1979, Page 18
17th August 1979
Page 18
Page 18, 17th August 1979
— Holyhead wants moi heavies
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HOLYHEAD, North Wales, losing trade between helm and Europe because Brita does not conform with the 3 ton Continental weig standard, it has been claimei Captain Alex Robertson, member of Gwynedd Coun Council's public protectii committee, said many i ter-Continental lorries movii between Ireland and Euro were using alternative rout to Holyhead so that mo goods could be carried on ea journey. He said: "Many operat( find it cheaper to use t Ireland to Europe sailings. Britain changed from 32 tc to 38 tons maximum weif limit, Holyhead would ben( because Ireland's trade w Europe has consideral strengthened."