SRI LANKA, April 21 -- The upward tariff revision by the SLPA (Sri Lanka Ports Authority) has become a controversial matter, raising the concern of exporters and importers, at a time Sri Lanka is trying to find its position back in the world map as a competitive exporter, a media release from the Export Development Board (EDB) said.
The SLPA seems adamant to go-ahead with the implementation of the new tariffs disregarding the concerns raised by the industry.
Though the players engaged in international trade continuously call for the tariffs to remain unchanged, it is unfortunate that the authorities are in favour of the upward revision.
A tariff revision was imposed on January 1, 2019 without any prior notice.
This caused confusion, inc...