Reducing Congestion at Docks and Wharves.
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THE imposition of tariffs on the majority of imports will, unless due precaution be taken, undoubtedly cause a state of congestion at docks and wharves which, if trade improves, may be even more formidable. Already matters are quite bad enough in this respect.
The effect is bound to be detr,imental to those road-transport concerns which are engaged in dock work. Even if the quantity of goods, etc., does not increase, or actually decreases, it has already been shown that the new regulations and Customs formalities are causing delays, which are of particular importance in the case of perishable goods, and in other ways inconvenient to both merchant and consumer.
Much of the trouble could be obviated by the abolition of the customary dinner hour in these areas. There would be no great difficulty in arranging a spread-over of the necessary labour, and all sections of the community, particularly transport concerns, would derive considerable benefit, which would naturally be passed on.