Breakbulk Staff | Wed, 06/27/2012 - 05:05
Breakbulk Online - News Story
Strikes by Brazilian customs officers have disrupted major ports in the
country. Cargo clearance has significantly slowed, reported Inchscape Shipping
Services.
"Unless this week’s negotiations with the government around better salaries and working conditions are successful, interruption to vessel movements is likely to intensify," Francisco Villagrán, general manager for ISS operations in Brazil, told reporters.
Affected ports include Santos, Paranagua, Salvador, Manaus, Santarem, Santana and Itacoatiara.
Customs officers have been on a limited strike schedule, which includes two days of no work and minimal levels on the remaining days of the week, according to a statement from Inchscape.
However, customs leaders have warned that if the negotiations over the next few days are unsuccessful, they will start a full strike that could affect the whole country and paralyze Brazil including ports, airports and bonded warehouses.
"Unless this week’s negotiations with the government around better salaries and working conditions are successful, interruption to vessel movements is likely to intensify," Francisco Villagrán, general manager for ISS operations in Brazil, told reporters.
Affected ports include Santos, Paranagua, Salvador, Manaus, Santarem, Santana and Itacoatiara.
Customs officers have been on a limited strike schedule, which includes two days of no work and minimal levels on the remaining days of the week, according to a statement from Inchscape.
However, customs leaders have warned that if the negotiations over the next few days are unsuccessful, they will start a full strike that could affect the whole country and paralyze Brazil including ports, airports and bonded warehouses.
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