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MSC Announcement Demonstrates Confidence in Tasmanian Economy
The Liberal Government welcomes the vote of confidence in the Tasmanian economy, and the added competition on Bass Strait, that the MSC announcement today represents.
It is important to note that while more competition on Bass Strait is definitely good news for Tasmanian businesses, this service is not a direct shipping link to Asian ports; it is a different service.
The Government remains focused on delivering its election commitment to reintroduce a direct shipping service to Asia and find a solution to the high-cost of international shipping in Tasmania.
We are working towards this aim with Swire Shipping under an MOU. It is for Swire to make their commercial decisions based on the level of market take-up they can achieve.
Rene Hidding, Minister for Infrastructure