Businesses 'need two freight sailings per day'

Business Isle of Man chief exec gives evidence to Tynwald committee

Not being able to operate two freight sailings a day can have a huge impact on the Island's supplies.

That's from the chief executive of Business Isle of Man, who's been discussing Steam Packet services in an appearance before a Tynwald committee.

Tim Cowsill says Island businesses have reported a need for two crossings a day to maintain stocks.

But, he says the Manxman completing a weekly trip to Ireland can make things difficult: