A report into Australia’s stevedoring industry shows the same old problems, but they’ve been heightened by COVID-19 restrictions leading to container shortages and port congestion.
As more Australians return to bars and restaurants, see friends and travel, the COVID-19-inspired enthusiasm for buying more goods is expected to steadily reduce.
But that won’t quickly eliminate the problems of empty shelves, delays and increased prices for consumers and retailers as the economy recovers.
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Jennifer Hewett is the national affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com
