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1-1. A NEW vehicle and container service connecting Liverpool and Belfast was inaugurated last week by Link Line, Ltd. The company have two vessels and are operating nightly in each direction. discharging at both ports at 8 a.m. New quay facilities have been built at the ports and specially designed 12-ton containers are available. Both ships can carry 36 trailers or large-type unit loads stowed four abreast.
A spokesman said the service would cater for vehicles, trailers, ,large containers. bulk liquid tankers and similar units. There were no tidal restrictions at either port, so overnight passage was always possible.
• To cater for consignments of up to four tons which are unsuitable for unit loading, Link Line have made arrange ments to co-operate with two shipping companies which provide a general cargo service.
The new company's headquarters are at Ulster House, Donegal Quay, Belfast, and their Liverpool agents are Coast Lines, Ltd.. Reliance House, Water Street.