New trade route linking WA to Asia is set to make it cheaper to live and work in the state's powerhouse region
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FebFebruary 2021 at 10:35pm
Rio Tinto's Richard Cohen says direct freight is an important new service connecting the Pilbara to the world.
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A new trade route directly linking Western Australia to Singapore is set to make it cheaper to live and work in the state's powerhouse region.
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Three direct freight links have been established between the Pilbara and Asia
Karratha Mayor Peter Long said shipping costs could be halved by freight being sent direct to the Pilbara