Exporters are calling for federal government action on the rising fees and surcharges being placed on their cargo. 

Shipping lines have introduced 'war surcharges' of up to $5,000 on refrigerated containers, charges on fuel use at terminals, and fresh 'emergency' pricing. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Freight and Trade Alliance General Manager Tom Jensen about the rising fees.

Exporters are calling for federal government action on the rising fees and surcharges being placed on their cargo.&nbsp;
Shipping lines have introduced 'war surcharges' of up to $5,000 on refrigerated containers, charges on fuel use at terminals, and fresh 'emergency' pricing.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Freight and Trade Alliance General Manager Tom Jensen about the rising fees.

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Freight industry urging government intervention to curb rising fees on exporters

National Rural News Wednesday May 13

In today's National Rural News: Farmers react to the federal budget, why beef exports to China are slowing, NSW farmer confidence plummets -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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National Rural News Wednesday May 13
In today's National Rural News: Farmers react to the federal budget, why beef exports to China are slowing, NSW farmer confidence plummets -- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Wednesday May 13

Australian beef exports in April have eased from March levels, but remain above 2025 figures. 

More than 140 thousand tonnes were shipped last month. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Global AgriTrends Analyst Simon Quilty about the figures.

Australian beef exports in April have eased from March levels, but remain above 2025 figures.&nbsp;
More than 140 thousand tonnes were shipped last month.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Global AgriTrends Analyst Simon Quilty about the figures.

Beef exports to the Middle East rebound, while shipments to China ease

Disability support providers want to see action in tonight's budget to attract Allied Health workers to regional areas.

Changes to the NDIS last year halved the travel allowance for providers who travel to rural towns to treat patients.

Rural reporter Chris McCarthy spoke with Family Services Australia Chief Executive David Gunter about his experiences in WA, and what's the sector needs to improve experiences for rural patients.

Disability support providers want to see action in tonight's budget to attract Allied Health workers to regional areas.
Changes to the NDIS last year halved the travel allowance for providers who travel to rural towns to treat patients.
Rural reporter Chris McCarthy spoke with Family Services Australia Chief Executive David Gunter about his experiences in WA, and what's the sector needs to improve experiences for rural patients.

Freight industry urging government intervention to curb rising fees on exporters

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