German port strikes averted, but low Rhine still delaying barge cargo

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A threatened wave of strikes at German ports was averted after members of the ver.di union accepted new contract terms from the Central Association of German Seaport Operators. Low water levels on the Rhine continue to delay barge cargo.

The prospect of widespread industrial action at Germany’s ports retreated yesterday after dockworker members of the ver.di union agreed to accept new contract terms offered by the Central Association of German Seaport Operators (ZDS). The post German port strikes averted, but low Rhine still delaying barge cargo appeared first on The Loadstar.