Report S Stumps · Registered Joined Aug 5, 2009 · 35 Posts Nov 2, 2011 Paul , what was the reason for Preston closing for commercial cargo?
Report C Cutsplice · Registered Joined May 23, 2008 · 870 Posts Nov 2, 2011 I understood that the cost of dredging the channel was prohibitive, could be wrong.
Report P paul1947 · Registered Joined Oct 8, 2011 · 1 Posts Nov 3, 2011 yes cost of dredging silt from channel increased,but in the 90 yr history of the port it only made a profit for 17 yrs, out of 90.
yes cost of dredging silt from channel increased,but in the 90 yr history of the port it only made a profit for 17 yrs, out of 90.
Report S Stumps · Registered Joined Aug 5, 2009 · 35 Posts Nov 3, 2011 Thank you gentlemen . Appreciated. Seems a pity to close what always appeared a busy port.
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