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.1-1 A NEW unitized air cargo service, introduced by Anglo Continental Container Services Ltd., will start operations between London and Belfast on January 1. It is essentially an express service and will provide for the movement of" smalls" freight on regular BEA services.
The purpose-built containers constructed in "Plyfa " by Luralda Ltd. are waterproof and will provide maximum security as they will be sealed whilst in transit. Furthermore, goods will require a minimum of packing when conveyed by this service.
Radio-controlled collection-and-delivery vehicles operated by Roy Bowles Ltd.
(London) and Lawther and Harvey (Bel fast) will speed the flow of goods to the airport. Provision has been made for the acceptance of goods delivered by customers' own transport to the depots in London and Belfast. The use of direct delivery containers will eliminate delays at airport warehouses.
A schedule of " through " rates from 5 to 140 kg., which will be extremely competitive, can be obtained on application to ACCS (London) Ltd., 198 Tower Bridge Road. London SEI, or ACCS (Belfast) Ltd., Lawther House, Cupar Street, Belfast 13, Northern Ireland.
Rates for unit loads giving exclusive use of containers can be quoted for direct shipments between London and Belfast. Documentation will be minimal and will be provided free of charge to customers.