Haulage From Glasgow Docks
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rrHE secretary of the Scottish I Carriers' and Haulage Contractors' Association draws the attention of hauliers who collect traffic from Glasgow Docks, to the fact that the Collector of Customs has decided to forgo examination of goods at the docks sheds during times of abnormal
pressure. This does not mean that goods subject to Customs inspection will not be inspected, but merely that the inspection will not be Carried out at the quays.
The Port Authority has agreed to forgo the right to require goods to be
weighed. Sworn weighers will, however, still be available on demand, if and when their services are required.
The principal stevedores have arced to work checkers throughout the lunch hour, subject to the stevedores' approval to that course having been obtained not less than one hour before the lunch interval.
In response to complaints that have been received concerning the conditions of unloading Belfast boats, the Clyde Trust has arranged that sheds previously allocated to the Campbeltown steamers shall also be available for the Irish traffic. It is hoped that this will afford the improvement which is desired.
A difficulty which frequently arises when goods are loaded from lofts is that vehicles being so loaded form an obstruction and prevent free movement of vehicles to be loaded on the ground level. The Port Authority has this matter under consideration.