Yesterday?s announcement that the Dominican National Transportation Federation (Fenatrado) would increase rates for moving trailers around the country has caused serious concerns for many industrialists using their services. According to the Listin Diario, the Fenatrado decision will elevate haulage rates by as much as 100 percent. Ivan Garcia, of the Dominican Federation of Businessmen (FDC), interpreted the rate hikes as ?understandable?, due to the increases in the costs of operation and maintenance. Rafael Alvarez Crespo, president of the Industrial Association of Haina, said that the measure would force the members of his association to employ their own transport equipment to avoid being hit by the lofty increases. Alvarez said that the Haina industries provide 60 percent of the business for Fenatrado and that those companies with a high number of trailers in movement will have to weigh the option of acquiring their own equipment.