Container transport vehicles have reportedly dropped themselves out from service due to the fuel crisis. Less than 500 transport vehicles have been added to today’s operations, said the United Lanka Container Transport Vehicle Owners Association.
More than 6,000 vehicles are used daily to transport containers carrying commodities exported and imported, and accordingly, less than 10 per cent of container vehicles are in operation today.
The Union alleged that despite the government’s announcement on providing enough fuel for their vehicles, there is no proper programme implemented for the purpose. Should the government fail to implement an acceptable programme, the container trucks that are currently in operation will also have to be withdrawn, it added.
In any event were the container trucks taken out from operation, it will have a direct impact on the country’s export activities and all transportation activities, including the transportation of imported essential foods.
MIAP
