Logistics wary of supervision
E-commerce logistics providers and operators have urged the government not to regulate price control on delivery charges for online shopping, saying that the logistics service industry is competitive. The move comes after the government last week added delivery charges for online shopping and counter services on to the list of expenditures that need special supervision by state officials. The Commerce Ministry is due to propose adding the two items to the state price control list to cabinet soon. It should become effective by Jan 24. Companies on the list will need to seek permission from the commission on prices of goods and services before adjusting their pricing. “The delivery charges for online shopping services are quite competitive and service fees decline every year as volume increases, thanks to the popularity of online shopping,” said Pawoot Pongvitayapanu, president of Thai E-Commerce Association.
