LATEST NEWS
New Vessel Commissioned
Furneaux Freight are proud to announce the decision to commission a new build to replace the existing Matthew Flinders III. Furneaux Freight have elected, unlike the State Government, a local boat building firm to construct the new purpose built vessel called the “Matthew Flinders IV”.
The new purpose-built vessel will incorporate state of the art technology to deliver an improved and enhanced service to the Furneaux Group. Incorporating increased carrying capabilities and dedicated passenger facilities, the Matthew Flinders IV aims to revolusionise the existing service whilst providing security for existing and future investment in the Islands local economies.
Furneaux Freight are dedicating to continuing to provide a cost efficient and dependable service to the Bass Strait Islands.
Price Increase
Due to the increasing costs of “Port Fees” and “Supervision” charges at the Lady Barron Port along with the CPI increase, Furneaux Freight effective from the 1st of January 2018 will have a 2.5% increase in all freight rates.
All new freight rates can be viewed at http://furneauxfreight.com.au/rates/
21 Years of Flinders Island Shipping
21 Years ago in December the Matthew Flinders III was launched. Surrounding much controversy from the State Government, Flinders Council and local residents the same vessel continues to provide the shipping service to Flinders Island some 21 years later. An extract below shows some of the footage surrounding the launch and beginning of Southern Shipping taking over from the Flinders Strait Shipping Co.
LADY BARRON FREIGHT DEPOT
Recently, Furneaux Freight applied to the Flinders Island Council to construct a Transport Depot in Lady Barron on blocks already owned in a commercial zone.
This application was made due to……
More information can be found at http://furneauxfreight.com.au/lady-barron-freight-depot/