SHIPPING FREIGHTS.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLII, Issue XLII, 12 October 1922, Page 2

SHIPPING FREIGHTS.

SYDNEY, Oct. 11. A representative deputation waited on the Oversea Shipping Representatives Association and asked for a reduction in freights on pastoral produce between Australia and the United Kingdom. They pointed to the fact that freights between New Zealand and Britain were cheaper than from Australia. '

Mr. Jt B. Milne, spokesman for the Shipping Association, explained that a reduction rested with "Hie owners of the ships, and not with the Association. The difference between New Zealand and Australian rates was influenced by the facts that the New Zealand coastline was shorter and loading conT3 be accomplished in less time; that the New Zealand steamers shipped for United Kingdom ports, while the Australian called at Continental ports; that all kinds of produce was handled at New Zealand ports; that New Zealand wool was of less value, wages lower, and port dues lower.