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“Yes” causes anxiety
Shipping has expressed its apprehension that a Scottish vote for independence could have a negative effect on the country’s shipping and offshore maritime sector, a survey said.
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Found an interesting story?
“Yes” causes anxiety
Shipping has expressed its apprehension that a Scottish vote for independence could have a negative effect on the country’s shipping and offshore maritime sector, a survey said.
International shipping adviser Moore Stephens drew responses from 282 people of the sector, including shipowners, brokers and managers from all over the world.
More than half of them said a “Yes” vote on 18 September along with a move away from the pound would have an adverse impact on Scotland’s activities.
They mostly feared that the country would become isolated in the wider international community.
The Scottish government has been pressurized by the UK Chamber of Shipping to provide more details on how
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