Exporters and importers are calling for urgent reform, after the consumer watchdog described the increased costs of loading and unloading ships as a 'market failure'.
The consumer watchdog has been examining stevedoring profits which have jumped 130% over the past 5 years.
2GB Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Tom Jensen, General Manager Freight Policy & Operations, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) / Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) about the situation.