For some time now, several union leaders in the transportation sector have expressed their disagreement with the non-compliance with the agreements agreed with the National Governmentwhich could lead to a new trucker strike.
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On the subject, the Minister of Transportation, María Constanza García, spoke on her X account and explained the actions that the portfolio has been working on to address the demands.
According to the Minstransporte, in the last three months, two resolutions have been issued to update the Efficient Cost Information System for Automotive Freight Transportation (Sicetac) and the National Registry of Cargo Dispatches (RNDC).
These regulations would have been developed by integrating what was discussed in the work tables and considering the more than 250 observations proposed.
Along these same lines, García highlighted that since December 1, all elements of the freight transportation cost basket They were updated in Sicetac and in the RNDC, a procedure that will be carried out again starting January 1, 2025.
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In recent days, some representatives of the transport union have reported on the Government’s alleged failure to comply with the agreements reached at the work tables to improve the economic relations that, for years, have characterized the cargo transport sector.…
— María Constanza García Alicastro (@Maria_Constanz_) December 31, 2024
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In terms of surveillance and control, the minister highlighted that the Superintendency of Transportation has investigated or sanctioned 2,000 companies for non-compliance with the system. Actions have also been initiated against 69 cargo generating companies and requirements have been issued to 13 shipping companies.
To that list, add that In that period the full freight has been paidfill out the RNDC with more precise information and record the freight value in the transportation contract. In addition, he pointed out that starting next week recognition and payment will begin to be made to the transporters who have already completed the vehicle replacement process.
As part of your answer, The Mintransporte called to keep the dialogue open to continue working to improve the conditions of this activity. “I invite you to maintain a proactive attitude and take advantage of the opportunity that this government offers to advance in improving the operating conditions of the sector”he concluded.
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