| Container Road Transport Costs Skyrocket
Rising fuel and fuel additive costs caused by global factors & demand, labour & skills shortages, long equipment purchase lead times, supply chain capacity constraints, and fees imposed by third parties are significantly squeezing container transport operator margins and cash flows in Australia.
To survive, transport operators have had little choice but to pass on rising costs to freight forwarders, importers & exporters, which ultimately add to higher consumer prices and rising inflation.
Read more detail in a CTAA Media Release
Regards,
Neil Chambers, Director
Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) |