A contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the US Maritime Alliance is set to expire on September 30.
Both MSC and Maersk have experienced fires in short succession.
The vessel was travelling near the eastern tip of Bali when the devastating explosions appear to have ignited the blaze.
Initiatives intended to alleviate cargo congestion are expected to be implemented as early as August 14.
Reports by Zambia that it’s due to industry protests in the DRC have been refuted.
SA’s industry provides direct employment for over 140 000 people, supporting the households of 1.5 million.
An upcoming conference will focus on the global risks facing commercial shipping due to piracy and terrorist attacks.
“We have surpassed the laws of how long a driver should actually be sitting in a truck.” – Naresh Bholla.
Most of these imports were from Australia. – Prof. Frikkie Maré, CEO of the RMPO.
The analysed claims were valued at US$15.1 billion (R278 billion).
An all-women shift of dock workers will run operations at several of the country’s ports on Friday.
