by Alex Pappas | Mar 29, 2013 | China, Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Strike in India – Beginning April 1st, the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) plans to initiate a country-wide transporter strike. The strike is in opposition to hikes in insurance premiums and diesel prices. Read more from The Hindu Ceremony for Green Port...
by Alex Pappas | Dec 14, 2012 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Strike Ends at Karachi Port in Pakistan – Workers at the Port of Karachi have ended an 11-day strike after their demands were accepted by the Goods Transport Association. The workers went on strike in protest of unfavorable working conditions. Read more from The News...
by Alex Pappas | Aug 31, 2012 | Week in Global Logistics
ILA Local Authorizes Strike – After negotiations for new contract terms broke off last week, the International Longshoremen’s Association’s (ILA) Local 1804-1 in North Bergen, New Jersey held a meeting. The Local unanimously voted for and approved the authorization...
by Alex Pappas | Jun 1, 2012 | Green, Logistics, Week in Global Logistics
‘Green Ship’ Incentive Approved – The Long Beach Board of Commissioners has approved a Green Ship Award Program aimed at improving air quality by specifically targeting the reduction of smog-causing nitrogen oxides emissions. Under this program, vessels with main...
by Alex Pappas | Mar 2, 2012 | China, Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Growing Mushroom Packaging – Ecovative Design LLC’s newest EcoCradle Mushroom Packaging is made from agricultural crop waste that is bonded together into a rigid material with mycelium, also known as “mushroom roots.” This new eco-friendly material is made to replace...