NewsWhore
03-12-2007, 06:10 PM
The National Transportation Federation (FENATRADO) has announced that as of today, their members will charge an additional 35% for hauling cargo in the Dominican Republic. During an interview with reporters from El Caribe, FENATRADO leader Blas Peralta said that his union had warned of a tariff increase two months ago and that the latest increases in diesel fuel prices had left them with no alternative. Over the last six weeks the price of diesel fuel has increased by RD$3.60 per gallon, and now stands at RD$103. Peralta said that all the union's clients had been advised of the situation. FENATRADO bases its transport fees on distance and weight. The new measure adds RD$350 to every RD$1,000 invoiced. According to Peralta, the continual price increases in fuel and spare parts are what forced the union to take this step.
Business sectors are demanding that cargo owners be allowed to transport their own cargo. Fenatrado has known to use violence to impede cargo owners to choose freight transporters that are not a member of their union.
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Business sectors are demanding that cargo owners be allowed to transport their own cargo. Fenatrado has known to use violence to impede cargo owners to choose freight transporters that are not a member of their union.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#6)