News / Anger in Australia as container detention fees climb

24/11/2021

Australia’s ongoing port congestion has left transport operators fuming over mounting container detention charges.

According to the Container Transport Alliance of Australia (CTAA), the current bottlenecks are caused by high peak season volumes, Covid-related labour shortages, terminal equipment malfunctions and lingering industrial relations disruptions.

CTAA director Neil ...

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