Dock Troubles Cause Slump in Exports
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EXPORTS in June of 6,860 commer1-1 ciil vehicles represented an artificially low level, as shipments were held up because of labour difficulties in the docks. A spokesman of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said that shipments of vehicles delayed in June would go to boost July's figures.
An aggregate of 66,110 vehicles to the value of £47,316,979 exported in the first half of the year compared with 65,935 vehicles worth £49,169,283 for the first six months of 1957.
During June, 29,236 goods vehicles, road haulage tractors and special-type vehicles wee produced, together with 166 battery-eleetries, Total passengervehicle output was 778. Weekly average output was 6,036 of all types, making 30,180 for the month.
Of the goods vehicles, road haulage tractors and special types, 16,495 were of under 15-cwt. capacity, 6,714 from 15 cwt.-3 tons. 3,322 from 3-6 tons, and 2,705 over 6 tons. Of the passenger vehicles, 562 were single-deck and 172 double-deck motorbuses and 44 were trolleyhuses.
In the six months ended June, 160,346 goods vehicles, road haulage tractors and special types were produced, made up of 86,444 vehicles of up to 15-cwt. capacity, 39,720 from 15 cwt.-3 tons, 19,488 from 3-6 tons. and 14,694 over 6 tons. In addition 961 battery-electries were made.
Passenger vehicle output comprised 4,798, of which 3.452 were single-deck and 1,214 double-deck motorbuses, and 132 were trolleybuses. The overall total for the six months was 166,105.