Pacific Cement Limited which is a subsidiary of Fijian Holdings Limited is trying to address some of the issues which may cause a major disadvantage in the cement making process.

FHL Chief Executive Nouzab Fareed says they are trying to address the increase in the price of raw material of the cement.

Fareed adds that Pacific Cement is also facing some global challenges.

“Right now we are going through a lot of challenges with Pacific Cement not only normal challenges , we are facing challenges globally as the shipping freight prices are going up and globally the clinker price is going up and clinker is the main raw material for cement.”

Fareed also highlighted challenges that they face locally which they are trying to manage which includes logistics and Ports congestion.