Harbour Towage: An Analysis of Industry Performance

Publication Subject(s)
maritime
Publication Type
Occasional Paper
ISBN
0 644 094644 6
ISSN
0157-7085
Release date

This Paper analyses the economic efficiency of the harbour towage industry in Australia. It follows an earlier BTCE Paper which described the structure and operation of the industry. Analysis includes overseas comparisons, a crosssection model of towage charges and a study of industrial agreements. A survey of the harbour towage industry obtained the views of shipping lines, ships' agents, major shippers and port authorities. Extensive discussions were also held with representatives of these groups and other industry participants.

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