Rice export container fees set

Reduced fees for the loading of containers of milled rice for export, fixed for the next two years, came into effect on Tuesday as part of government efforts to boost the rice sector’s global competitiveness. According to a letter signed by Economy Minister Aun Pornmoniroth, dated October 6 but released yesterday, the decision to reduce the port costs to $16 for containers larger than 12 meters, and $10 for smaller ones – about 30 percent less than before – came following a September request from Prime Minister Hun Sen. …

May Kunmakara
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