A local business owner in the country has called on the new Chair of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA), Billy Titiulu, to seriously consider the reforms introduced by the Ports Chief Executive Officer, Colin Yow.
In an email to the media, a George Ramolo said the new Terminal Handling Charges (THC) introduced on 1st March last year for 20 and 40 foot containers has left them no choice but to raise their prices.
According to the new charges introduced, local importers in the country will have to spend $4,388.00 for a 20 foot container while a 40 foot container will cost them $8,676.00.
