R. H. Butler, said that up to March 25, 160, Third Power shipping had to work cargo at an open anchorage outside the harbour.
No Godown Accommodation On that date, a wharf and two berths were opened, but Had no godown accontmod&átion, and were most exposed to bad weather.
In addition to ese difficulties, he said, all berths Were monopolized by Japanese shipping" for three months of last year, ending about the end of October.
Since then, British ships had been able to use Wharves again, and a third berth was made available from January 13.
The situation stil] left much to be desired from the point of view of British shipping, but it would be observed that there had recently been some improvement end the matter would continue to be pressed as opportunity offered, he added.—Reuter.
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