House panel vows swift passage of bill to end unreasonable, excessive shipping charges

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The House Committee on Transportation on Friday, April 30, moved strongly to push for the immediate passage of a bill that would put an end to excessive and unjustified imposition of destination and s

hipping charges by forwarders and agents of international shipping lines.

The two lawmakers said government has also become a victim of these nefarious practices by international shipping lines and their agents because their acts impair government’s collection of correct taxes. He was referring to the Department of Transportation and Communications, Department of Justice, Philippine Ports Authority, Bureau of Customs, Maritime Industry Authority, National Economic Development Authority and the newly-created Shippers Protection Office.

Patrick Ronas, president of the Association of International Shipping Lines, said members of the organization have agreed to refund the deposits within a period of 15 days. However, the AISL admitted that some of its members have failed to observe this.

 

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