SHIPPING FREIGHTS.

Grey River Argus, 12 October 1922, Page 7

SHIPPING FREIGHTS.

A COMPARISON. | A. and N.Z. Cable Association.] SYDNEY, October 11. \ representative (h-putat ion waited mi Ihe Overse.-i Shipping Ripresentatives’ Assuei.ition, ami asked for a r- - duction in freights on pastor.-il produce between Australia and the United Kingdom, pointing to tlm fact that freights between Neiv Zealand and Britain were cheaper than from Australia. Mr J. B. Milne, spokesman fnr the Shipping Association, explained that the reduction rested with tin l owners of ships and not with the association. The difference between the New Zealand and Australian rales was influenced by the facts that, tho New Zea land coast line was shorter, and loading could be .‘luvomplished in less time. New Zealand steamers shipped for United Kingdom ports, while the Australian ships called at Continental ports. All kinds of produce was handled nt Now Zealand ports, and New Zealand wool was of less value. New Zealand wages were lower ;uid port dues lower.