Northern Isles Ferry Services 4

Closes 13 Oct 2025

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Freight

13. How could the NIFS contract operator improve how it works with hauliers and businesses to more effectively plan commercial traffic volumes?
14. Do you have any suggestions to better manage or reduce the demand on routes which experience high freight volumes in the interim or longer term?

Noting the procurement to introduce replacement freight flex vessels into the NIFS fleet in future. 

The freight flex option will bring improved freight capacity, higher operating speed and the flexibility to provide space for up to 200 passengers to travel at peak times.

15. Do you have any additional comments or recommendations regarding how to improve ferry freight services?
16. How could the current charging processes on freight for NIFS services be enhanced or changed in the future?