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Govt to acquire cargo ships, plans to take control of domestic shipping

Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands

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Govt to acquire cargo ships, plans  to take control of domestic shipping
There are only two domestic shipping providers in the Cook Islands. Taio Shipping and Cook Islands General Transport - “Taunga Nui”. MELINA ETCHES / 22042104

Cook Islands government is awaiting confirmation from Japan that a cargo-passenger ship meeting their specific requirements will arrive before the end of the year, while also negotiating with China for a second ship.

Cook Islands government is awaiting confirmation from Japan that a cargo-passenger ship meeting their specific requirements will arrive before the end of the year, while also negotiating with China for a second ship.


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