Daytime sailings proposed for livestock freight
Day-time sailings are being considered to ease the pressure on freight capacity issues, during the livestock season. Following a meeting with Transport Scotland and Serco…
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Freight capacity row escalates
The row over ferry freight capacity has escalated with claims Transport Scotland suggested the seafood industry scale back exports to help tackle the problem.
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Freight failings force fish markets to close – delaying exports worth six-figure sums
Freight disruption has forced the closure of Shetland’s fish markets – harming exports worth a six-figure sum.
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WATCH: Report highlights fresh concerns over freight capacity
Renewed concerns over freight capacity are being raised, with a report recommending action as soon as possible.
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Weather halts freight services
NorthLink’s freight sailings have been cancelled, the ferry operator has advised. The Helliar was due to sail from Lerwick to Kirkwall and Aberdeen tonight [Saturday]…
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MSP calls for action on ‘twin challenges’ of Brexit and poor freight capacity on struggling food sector
Freight capacity limitations must be addressed to avoid harming food producers, Shetland’s MSP has demanded.
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Concern over plans for Arrow to serve Ullapool to Stornoway route
Concerns are being raised over a potential “knock-on impact” on shipping services after a short term charter was agreed for the freight vessel Arrow to…
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Freight boats now government owned
The two freight ferries serving the Northern Isles have been bought by the Scottish government. Vessels MV Helliar and MV Hildasay will join the Caledonian…
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