In response to the FTA/APSA formal correspondence to The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP (Treasurer) relating to the Productivity Commission report on Australia's Maritime Logistics System, Bianca Flint (Member Support - Trade Operations - FTA/APSA) and I had the privilege of meeting with Ruth Moore (senior advisor to the Federal Treasurer) in Parliament House Canberra on 20 April 2023.
The meeting focused on shipping competition law reform, terminal access charges (both stevedore and empty container park) and the unfair administration of shipping line imposed container detention fees.
PHOTO: Paul Zalai - FTA/APSA (left), Ruth Moore (centre), Bianca Flint (right)
We look forward to ongoing engagement with the federal government and to their response to the $1billion per year in incontestable charges that continues to flow through the supply chain and fuelling inflationary pressures across our economy.
Paul Zalai - Director FTA | Secretariat APSA | Director GSF