In early October, the CUPE claimed that talks had stalled out over how the MEA manages scheduling, with the union pushing for a better work-life balance.

Port authorities are working closely with the terminal’s management to ensure the port’s operations can resume normal activity as quickly as possible.

Susan Riitala and Thor Maalouf, London-based partners in the Shipping and Transportation Group of global law firm Reed Smith LLP, discuss the coming of autonomous cargo vessels.

The blacklisted tankers are just a tiny part of the shadow fleet amassed by Russia to move its oil outside the reach of the Western powers.

Government headed by Labour Party seeks to clamp down on poor working conditions at sea with laws on collective dismissal and minimum wage.

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have since late 2023 forced container vessels to sail around southern Africa.

Disruptions in the Red Sea are increasing pressure on supply chain leaders to navigate conflicting priorities to manage budgets and maintain customer satisfaction.

Political factions and the powerful German trade union Ver.di opposed the Hamburg deal, saying it would cost jobs and cede control of the port to a foreign company.

The diversions come as European futures jumped on concerns about increased risk to supplies in the Middle East, just as the heating season gets under way.

The demand for action on underwater radiated noise from ships has significantly increased over the last few years, due to its negative effects on marine creatures and the environment.