Argentina mulls easing river cargo access to cut wood transport costs

Argentine forestry association AFoA proposes relaxing access for regional vessels when national supply is insufficient, citing a fourfold cost gap between river and truck transport. Local shipping firms counter that fiscal, labor, and port cost reductions are also needed. The proposal signals a potential shift in Argentina's cabotage policy, with implications for regional trade competitiveness.

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