Five core issues facing the shipping industry


  • Business
  • Wednesday, 19 Sep 2007

KUALA LUMPUR: Shippers and logistic service providers must address five core issues to ensure Malaysian exports remain competitive, according to International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz. 

“The issues hampering shippers are the heavy container surcharge, lack of ships calling at major ports due to demand in other parts of the world and limited shipping services to certain destinations. 

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