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is involved in international shipping, offering containerised cargo services across the Bass Strait. Although not primarily a domestic operator, Swire
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Australia. Bass Island Line provides an essential service to the King Island community, shipping goods such as livestock, agricultural products, and general cargo. BIL currently operates the MV
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specialises in freight services across the Bass Strait. SeaRoad ships cargo between
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to sustain its communities and economy, with a dependency on interstate shipping that is two and a half times greater than any other
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Primarily known for passenger and vehicle ferry services,
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308:Spirit of Tasmania I
203:Princess of Tasmania
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129:Princess of Tasmania
81:and island state of
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911:Jordan River Bridge
896:Blair Street Bridge
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370:Melbourne, Victoria
323:Devonport, Tasmania
214:southern hemisphere
79:Australian mainland
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906:Bridgewater Bridge
851:East Tamar Highway
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291:Port of Launceston
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165:Tasmania's Premier
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356:Strait Link
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990:Categories
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471:(Report).
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104:Background
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75:Victoria
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