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David Sexton
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Jul 20, 2010 09:58 AM
UNIONS have again slammed shipping lines for raising rates to cover the cost of Australian wages.
In an increasingly bitter dispute, Swire Shipping imposed a $600 surcharge for containers loaded in Newcastle, Brisbane and Townsville on its South East Asia route.
Shipping Australia’s Llew Russell said other operators were also increasing their rates to cover the...
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