News / Lines not to blame, says SAL as ACCC opens probe into soaring freight rates

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14/09/2021

Competition authorities in Australia have opened a joint investigation into box terminal and shipping line operators, as freight rates have soared during the past 20 months.

Carrier association Shipping Australia (SAL) has welcomed the investigation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), and says the ...

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