Transport bosses have selected new “freighter-flex” designs as their preferred option – paving the way for a big increase in passenger capacity to and from
READ FULL STORYTonight’s (Wednesday) freight sailings have been cancelled due to adverse weather.
READ FULL STORYFreight sailings to Shetland have hit further cancellations. Tonight’s (Sunday) sailing of the Hellier to Lerwick from Aberdeen will now only call into Kirkwall. She…
READ FULL STORYDay-time sailings are being considered to ease the pressure on freight capacity issues, during the livestock season. Following a meeting with Transport Scotland and Serco…
READ FULL STORYThe row over ferry freight capacity has escalated with claims Transport Scotland suggested the seafood industry scale back exports to help tackle the problem.
READ FULL STORYFreight disruption has forced the closure of Shetland’s fish markets – harming exports worth a six-figure sum.
READ FULL STORYRenewed concerns over freight capacity are being raised, with a report recommending action as soon as possible.
READ FULL STORYNorthLink’s freight sailings have been cancelled, the ferry operator has advised. The Helliar was due to sail from Lerwick to Kirkwall and Aberdeen tonight [Saturday]…
READ FULL STORYFreight capacity limitations must be addressed to avoid harming food producers, Shetland’s MSP has demanded.
READ FULL STORYConcerns are being raised over a potential “knock-on impact” on shipping services after a short term charter was agreed for the freight vessel Arrow to…
READ FULL STORYThe two freight ferries serving the Northern Isles have been bought by the Scottish government. Vessels MV Helliar and MV Hildasay will join the Caledonian…
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