When it expects Transport Scotland to complete its review of the fares structure applied to road freight and other commercial vehicles on t…

Transport Scotland, under guidance of a working group of key stakeholders, is currently conducting a comprehensive review of ferry freight fares, with the aim of developing an overarching policy for freight fares across Scotland’s entire ferry network. This includes both the Northern Isles and Clyde and Hebrides ferry services.
Following the publication of the Research and Analysis of Options for Ferry Freight Fares report on 23 June 2015, further analysis is being conducted to consider the favoured options identified in the research report and the potential impacts on economic development and future sustainability of the islands.
The freight fares review is expected to progress towards completion once further analysis of the results of the research report has been completed by Transport Scotland. The intention is that a new freight fares structure will be implemented during future Scottish Government ferry contracts, although the exact timing has yet to be decided.