Transport Malta said today that it was objecting to Valletta Gateway Terminal’s unilateral decision to raise cargo handling charges - technically known as Terminal Operator Charges (TOC).

VGT issued a public notice to its customers on August 14 stating that the new rates will apply as from September 1.

VGT handles most cargo in Grand Harbour.

Transport Malta said that in talks with VGT is had always maintained a position against the increase in charges, a position that it was still maintaining notwithstanding the publication of the public notice.

"The Authority maintains that the operator’s efforts at this particular time should focus on attracting new business to Malta through increased investments and marketing rather than increasing rates relating to domestic cargo, " Transport Malts said.

It is said it was insisting that any increase in rates should be accompanied by a relevant business case and a study analysing the impact.

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