Exporters are downplaying concerns about a dwindling number of ships to transport our goods, saying Australia is still well placed to meet its requirements. 

There have been growing concerns about a shrinking fleet. 

But the Australian Livestock Exporters Council says the situation is being overstated. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Mark Harvey-Sutton to get more insight on the concerns.

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