Shipping Group Urges Removal of RoRo Terminal Fees to Cut Logistics Costs
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Shipping Group Urges Removal of RoRo Terminal Fees to Cut Logistics Costs

The Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association (PCSA) is urging the Marcos administration to scrap roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) terminal fees, aiming to reduce logistics costs and alleviate the impact of rising prices on businesses and consumers.

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