GrainGrowers would also like to highlight for following key points:
* Access to empty 20-foot food-grade containers is currently a critical issue for the industry that needs to be addressed. Future access and availability of these containers to Australian exporters and implications on trade, must be assessed.
* There is an ongoing need for data and analysis to understand the performance of the maritime logistics systems, including global trends and how they impact Australian supply chains and our competitiveness.
* There is an ongoing need for price transparency regarding costs to ensure that they are commensurate to timeliness and level of service provided.
Industrial relations arrangements must be managed to ensure goods can be imported and exported through the most appropriate port, avoiding delays and increased costs.