MERSEY Docks and Harbour . Company says that 14 days' notice
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must be given of the transport of a special load by road vehicle across the dock estate, whether import or export.
The surface transport committee of Merseyside Chamber of Commerce and Industry was told that a special load was defined as one which exceeded 60,000 kilograms (inclusive of vehicle) or exceeded a maximum height 4.25 metres, maximum width 2.9 metres, maximum length. 18.3 metres (13ft flin, 9ft 6in and 60ft respectively). It was stated that this was of particular concern to forwarding agents and the Institute of Freight Forwarders had advised the Dock Company that it felt the giving of 14 days' notice was impracticable.
A Mersey Docks and Harbour Company spokesman confirmed that the prior noti fication scheme for special loads was in operation.
"The scheme confirms a practice which has existed for many years and follows the pattern of control exercised on public roads where heavy lifts are concerned," the spokesman said.
"It is designed to prevent damage to port facilities and assist in the efficient handling and safe transit of heavy and awkward loads to and from the berth."