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Domestic shipping warns of rising costs for Pa Enua as freight rates increase

Friday 13 June 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, Economy, National, Outer Islands

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Domestic shipping warns of rising costs for Pa Enua as freight rates increase
A Taio Shipping vessel at Avatiu Harbour. Mona Taio of Taio Shipping acknowledged that the increase in freight charges significantly affects their business operations. 25030350

Local shipping company Taio Shipping says the recent freight rate increases introduced by international carrier Matson South Pacific are placing added pressure on their operating costs, with the ripple effects likely to be felt by Cook Islands consumers in the Pa Enua.

Local shipping company Taio Shipping says the recent freight rate increases introduced by international carrier Matson South Pacific are placing added pressure on their operating costs, with the ripple effects likely to be felt by Cook Islands consumers in the Pa Enua.


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