News in Brief Podcast | Week 11 | Ocean rates down, uncertainty up
In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone ...
In transport and logistics, if you are fortunate enough to be able to control a major piece of infrastructure, market forces need not apply.
Just ask the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC).
Some markets just aren’t free
Australia’s Federal Election is in full swing and although the cost of living is a real issue, both major parties have been silent on what they would do to increase competition to help, in turn, reduce the cost of transportation.
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chris dunphy
April 29, 2025 at 3:29 amDon’t forget that these enormous profits also embolden a monopoly workforce under the unionised MUA.