News / Are Scottish shippers ready to deal with the impact of a vote for independence?

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It has been debated for a long time, but now – like the ground rush from a parachute jump – the date for Scotland to cast its vote on independence from the rest of the United Kingdom is speedily approaching.

On September 18, voters in Scotland go to the polls – there is no ‘don’t know’ option, and there is no second round of voting: the result will be binding.

It seems that the ‘Yes’ vote has momentum; it has narrowed the ...