Threat of more strikes at German ports as workers reject 'inadequate' offer
German trade union ver.di has rejected the Central Association of German Seaport Operators’ (ZDS) collective ...
The 19,100 teu CSCL Indian Ocean was successfully re-floated on the river Elbe in the early hours of today after running aground nearly a week ago on its approach to the port of Hamburg.
According to a statement from the Elbe pilots’ association, the ultra-large container vessel suffered a technical defect in its steering gear on the evening of 3 February, off Luhesand – a small island around 30km from the port.
On the advice of Elbe pilots, the 400-metre ship was ...
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