Exporters Association (ADEX) hailed the signing of the North Terminal concession and hoped that the entry of new operators generate a fair competition that benefits the sector by reducing fares and improving services .
Guild President exporter Varilias Juan Velazquez, said he is waiting for the prompt exposure of the investment schedule for the modernization of the North Terminal, as well as reducing tariffs by APM Terminals, which will help increase the competitiveness of Peruvian foreign trade.
said what's next hearing for the moment by the winning consortium are generalities and good intentions, which are expected to materialize as soon as possible.
"Exporters expect a clear decision to reduce cost overruns and further facilitate operations, comprehensive and direct contacts with exporters and importers, without having to go through the terminals extraportuarios" he said.
no doubt, "he continued granting the North Terminal is an important step towards the modernization and consolidation of Callao and South American hub, however, which should interest us all is to become a strategic ally of the Peruvian foreign trade, he said.
Varilias Velásquez recalled that in 2014 it is expected that the number of containers will grow between 14% and 20%, so it is necessary that the works to modernize the North Terminal is running on time estimates.
Yesterday during the signing of the contract, APM Terminals is committed to start operations in the said terminal, over a period not exceeding 60 days. She also indicated that it will invest $ 749 million to transform the pier to allow better handling containers, general cargo, cargo trailer, bulk cargo and vessels passengers.
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