Dock Delays—R.H.A. Blames Labour
13th October 1961, Page 47
13th October 1961
Page 47
Page 47, 13th October 1961
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I ABOUR is blamed by the Road LA Haulage Association as the chief cause of dock delays. In their memorandum to the Rochdale Committee, which is inquiring into the docks, the R.H.A. makes a number of recommendations.
These call for: Use of unregistered labour once goods are on the quay; modern handling aids; closer liaison between everyone using the docks; a central clearing house system; cheaper rates for goods tendered early; an extension of Manchester's system of control; more customs staff; careful completion of documents; haulage representation on dock-user committees; better facilities for road vehicles; and standard document procedure.
Delays cost a haulier at London docks last June some £1,280. .