Piura, Lambayeque and La Libertad lose up to 25% of their exports due to transport strikes

Piura, Lambayeque and La Libertad hThey lost up to 25% of blueberry, mango, avocadoamong other export fruits due to aircraft carrier strikereported in the Association of Exporters (ADEX).

“In northern regions such as Piura, Lambayeque or La Libertad, the damage is reflected in fresh produce such as blueberries, mangoes, bananas, avocados, grapes and others. It is estimated that between 20% and 25% production. The other is Cajamarca, as several companies harvesting cocoa in Haen they can’t do it because the route is blocked, resulting in a loss of about US$3 million per week,” commented Julio Pérez Alván, president of ADEX.

Other positions, such as forestry, are also experiencing problems, as packages are at risk of not arriving on time, especially for customers in China who, due to the upcoming holidays (Chinese New Year) is stricter. Meanwhile, the container and packaging sector is also experiencing losses due to undelivered goods.

“This whole crisis will cause an accumulation stock pending shipment, which will delay all programs for December and January. However, the most important consequences will be seen in the future, which will jeopardize contracts with international clients and affect the image of our country as a reliable supplier. Let’s also remember that the export sector employs almost 3 million people,” he said.

sluggish progress

Regarding the request from one of the carriers for a reduction in the price of fuel, the union president reiterated that it would depend on part of the Congress of the Republic, since they must approve the extension of the Fuel Stabilization Act, as well as on part Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC)whose representatives, together with representatives of the government, will meet today.

Accordingly, although the Legislative Assembly approved the bill No. 2423/2021, which establishes that international vehicles entering the country comply with current regulations regarding fuel quality, Pérez Alván clarified that it has not yet been properly regulated due to the strike carriersthe reason why there is still no light is causing it to rise.

He mentioned that at the port of Paita, exporters have negotiated with local carriers for better rates and cargo bookings, but they are still waiting to meet with BTC representatives to see possible solutions, for which he criticized the sloppiness of this portfolio in planning. meeting today.

Finally, he questioned the little involvement of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mintsetur) in this crisis, since the strike of freight carriers is a cross-cutting issue that affects various sectors such as exports and imports.