Noosa News
Tasmanian fresh produce exporters say direct international freight flights a ‘gamechanger’
Tasmanian producers and exporters of fresh produce are desperate for direct “lifeline” flights between Hobart and Hong Kong to continue in the future.
Key points:
- Seafood, cherries and lettuce have been transported direct from Hobart to Hong Kong three times a week since December
- The last regular flight flew out earlier this week, but discussions are underway to continue the service
- Exporters and producers say the flights have been a “gamechanger” and a “godsend”
The air freight service has operated three times a week since December, delivering live seafood, cherries, lettuce and other products to key South-East Asian markets.
The last regular flight flew out of Tasmania earlier this week.
Abalone exporter Alex Cuthbertson said the flights had…
Continue Reading
-
Noosa News20 hours agoMan charged over allegedly abandoning Arnie the German shepherd in car after claiming dog and vehicle were stolen
-
Noosa News21 hours agoMotorcyclist dies in crash with truck
-
Noosa News22 hours agoSomerville House investigating after teachers’ dossier on students leaked
-
General22 hours agoFour arrested six weeks after stabbing death of Gordon Kessey at Bega