The Minister of Transport and Communications of the Peruvian Government, José Angello Tangherlini, met with representatives of the Union of Truck Owners of Peru to address measures aimed at ensuring the continuity of cargo transport and logistics services in the country.
During the meeting, the need to guarantee the financing of subsidies to partially mitigate the impact of the sustained increase in diesel prices on carriers was discussed. Likewise, the formation of a working group with the Ministry of Energy and Mines to address this issue was announced.
Another topic was the promotion of the transition to the use of vehicular natural gas (VNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG). To this end, a pilot vehicle renewal program was proposed, including public sector incentives, bonuses, and scrapping mechanisms.
The agenda also included the extension of the sanction regularization program of the Superintendence of Terrestrial Transport of People, Cargo and Merchandise (Sutran), with the aim of addressing the sector's needs regarding compliance with obligations and administrative sanctions.
Finally, the representatives of the carriers presented the situation of the Callao port terminals and requested to guarantee safety conditions, operational efficiency, and quality in services, relevant aspects for the development of transport and foreign trade activities.
The MTC assured that it will continue to promote coordination spaces with sector stakeholders to address their main needs and contribute to the continuity of cargo transport, logistics, and the supply of goods for the benefit of the country.
