Households are being stung by higher costs as port fees soar: ACCC

Households are being stung by higher costs as port fees soar: ACCC

The watchdog has called out a surge in fees charged to transport companies bringing goods such as electronics, cars, and clothing into the country.

Stevedores draw ire of ACCC

A new report by the ACCC has found stevedores are charging record high prices and making historic profits despite having spare capacity and stable costs over the past few years.

ACCC promises greater stevedore scrutiny after record profits revealed

ACCC's report reveals market failure at container ports, impacting Australian agricultural exports and calling for regulation.