§ 41. Mr. Ron Lewisasked the Minister of Transport what information she possesses about the improvement of productivity and the expansion of trade in those ports where container berths and other modern techniques of handling cargoes have been, or are being, introduced.
§ Mr. SwinglerThe actual increases vary considerably depending on the type and characteristics of the berth. Examples of specific developments of which we are aware show that productivity rates of the order of 10 times those found in conventional berths are being achieved. New or modernised facilities have also attracted substantial increases in trade.
§ Mr. SwinglerYes, it certainly will, since we are now investing more in the ports than ever before.