Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Introduction of metric units as basis for freight charging

From "The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald" dated Friday 23rd July 1971

The Dock and Harbour Authorities Association announced that the target date for the introduction of metric units as the basis of freight charging by UK port authorities is 1st January.
The freight transport industry is co-operating with user representatives in an endeavour to reduce the need for working to a dual system in the transit of goods.