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.

The Rural News

The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia’s largest media business and international correspondents.

The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.

Rural News - News highlights

The National Rural News

Freight industry urging government intervention to curb rising fees on exporters

National Rural News Thursday June 25

In today's National Rural News: deadly strain of bird flu detected in a second state, farmer concerns over interest in data centres, successful uptake of virtual fencing on QLD farm -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Thursday June 25
In today's National Rural News: deadly strain of bird flu detected in a second state, farmer concerns over interest in data centres, successful uptake of virtual fencing on QLD farm -- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Thursday June 25

Victorian farmers are calling for the agriculture sector to be protected, amid a data centre infrastructure boom. 

There are currently 30 proposed projects, which require land, energy and water. 

The Victorian Farmers Federation says the lessons from the state's renewable energy roll out need to be learned.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with President Ryan Milgate about farmers concerns. 

Victorian farmers are calling for the agriculture sector to be protected, amid a data centre infrastructure boom.&nbsp;
There are currently 30 proposed projects, which require land, energy and water.&nbsp;
The Victorian Farmers Federation says the lessons from the state's renewable energy roll out need to be learned.
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with President Ryan Milgate about farmers concerns.&nbsp;

Victorian farmers warn agriculture is on a collision course with artificial intelligence and data centres

National Rural News Wednesday June 24

In today's National Rural News: Chemical regulator makes it's decision about toxic herbicide use, Labor maintains it's prepared for an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu, Opposition demands answers on post office closures -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Wednesday June 24
In today's National Rural News: Chemical regulator makes it's decision about toxic herbicide use, Labor maintains it's prepared for an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu, Opposition demands answers on post office closures -- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

Freight industry urging government intervention to curb rising fees on exporters

In 2 playlist(s)

The Rural News

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips