Irish tippermen win 75p increase in barley rate
23rd July 1998, Page 11
23rd July 1998
Page 11
Page 11, 23rd July 1998
— Irish tippermen win 75p increase in barley rate
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• Irish tipper operators have won an increase in the rate offered to shift 25,000 tonnes of barley to Cork's Ringaskiddy port.
Hauliers began to haul for R&H Hall, the owner of the barley, at a rate of £9.25 per tonne (78p a mile) on 7 July. But most stopped working because they found the rate was too low— they claimed they would have to overload to make the work viable.
Hauliers asked for £11 per tonne (96p a mile), but settled on £10 (86p a mile) on 10 July. A spokesman for Hall said discussions on rates were a normal part of the business. He added that discussions on rates for two subsequent 25,000-tonne shipments had also been amicably resolved and work was now continuing.