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- Germany, Kiel Canal – Lock out of service til further notice
- Greece, all ports – 24-hour Greek mariners’ strike
- Chile, Antofagasta – Stevedores’ strike over
DATE: September 25, 2012 COUNTRY: Germany PORT: Kiel Canal Lock out of service til further notice
Kiel Canal authorities have advised that the big South Lock at Brunsbuttel will be permanently out of service until further notice. The new big North Lock chamber and both small lock chambers remain in service. (For information about operations in Germany contact the GAC UK Hub Agency Centre at hub.gb@gac.com) Source: Sartori & Berger, Gemrany – GAC network agent
DATE: September 25, 2012 COUNTRY: Greece PORT: all ports 24-hour Greek mariners’ strike
The Pan-Hellenic Mariners Association has declared a 24 hour strike tomorrow (26 September), as part of a day of protest by workers from different sections of Greek society. Customs officials, some public transport employees and selected public and private sector workers are also expected to participate in the strike. For information about operations in Greece contact GAC Greece at greece@gac.com
DATE: September 25, 2012 COUNTRY: Chile PORT: Antofagasta Stevedores’ strike over
The Stevedores’ Union of Antofagasta Terminal Internacional (ATI) has ended its strike which had started on 30 August. Access to the port is now possible and all loading/discharge operations have been resumed. (For information about operations in Chile contact the GAC Houston Hub Agency Centre at hub.us@gac.com)
Source: Ultramar Agencia Maritime, Chile – GAC network agent
