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regional-news1 year ago•7 min saved

"Baltimore's Cultural Icon Lost: Key Bridge Collapse Cleanup Underway"

The collapse of the historic Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has deeply shaken the city's maritime community, impacting port workers and crabbers whose livelihoods depend on the bridge. The disaster has halted maritime traffic to one of the east coast’s busiest ports, and the loss of life has highlighted the challenges facing immigrant workers. The collapse has also brought attention to Baltimore's rich maritime history and the city's resilience in the face of adversity.

via The Associated Press|

#baltimore #infrastructure-collapse #key-bridge

labor-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

Canadian West Coast port workers end strike, ratify contract offer

Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) of Canada have voted to ratify a second tentative agreement with West Coast port ownership, ending weeks of uncertainty and trade congestion caused by strikes. The new deal includes increases in wages, benefits, and training, but specific details were not provided. The strike caused significant supply chain delays, with an estimated two months needed to clear the backlog of containers. Changes to vessel routes have impacted the profitability of railroads and trucking companies, while rerouting Canadian trade to the East Coast could benefit other railroads.

via CNBC|

#canadian-west-coast #labor-relations #port-workers

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Manhunt underway for Ecuador port worker killers.

Police in Ecuador are searching for around 30 gunmen who killed nine men working at the fishing port of Esmeraldas on Tuesday. The victims were boatmen, cargo haulers, and warehouse workers who may have been targeted because they had paid "protection money" to a rival gang. Gang-related violence has been on the increase in Ecuador, with many gangs engaging in extortion and threatening local businesses. The port is also of strategic importance for drug traffickers, who use it to launch speed boats laden with cocaine.

via BBC|

#crime #drug-trafficking #ecuador