A LOGISTICS and shipping company based in Holyhead appears to have entered into administration, Isle of Anglesey County Council has said.

Gwynedd Shipping also has sites in Newport, Dublin, Belfast, Birkenhead and on Deeside.

Loris Y Gogs/Trucks Around North Wales shared on Facebook that staff were informed of redundancies yesterday morning (January 15).

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An Isle of Anglesey County Council spokesperson said: “We are aware that the company has apparently entered into administration.

“We are currently trying to engage with the company to establish the current situation.

“The county council will provide what support it can to those affected, working in collaboration with Welsh Government and other partners.”

Loris Y Gogs/Trucks Around North Wales said that drivers were “called into the office today at 10.30am to be told that Gwynedd Shipping has ceased trading by the administrators and all staff (have) lost their jobs”.

The group added that it “will do all we can to find them employment”.

Rhun ap Iorwerth, MS for Ynys Môn, added: “It’s currently very unclear what the situation is.

“We’re hearing reports of a company being in difficulties which is very worrying of course, but as of yet I’ve been unable to get hold of any further information.”

“I’m making enquiries and waiting to hear back so that we can understand the full extent of what’s going on, and so  that we can see what help can be sought.

“My thoughts at the moment are with the workers who face uncertainty this evening, and I encourage them to get in touch with me should they need any support.”

Virginia Crosbie, MP for Ynys Môn, said: "It’s always very concerning when a business closes and people could potentially lose their jobs.

"I have asked to be kept up to date with developments regarding the company and crucially whether it can be sold as a going concern.

"If any employee is worried or would like advice and support then please don't hesitate to get in touch with me.

"The local JobCentre Plus and the DWP are on hand to help those who are looking for work or retraining opportunities.

"My office works very closely with both of them on the island."

Gwynedd Shipping has been contacted for further comment.