Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 12:26 pm
The Maritime Union says New Zealand freight companies
need to focus on a secure supply chain, and abandon the
“low wage” ideology.
Maritime Union National
Secretary Craig Harrison says there is a growing realisation
that New Zealand needed to have shipping capability to
ensure reliable and secure services.
He says an
increasing number of charters by exporters was proof that
New Zealand needed local solutions to shipping
congestion.
Leading figures in the logistics industry
had acknowledged the need for New Zealand coastal shipping
and new ideas.
Mr Harrison says there is still however
an element of business owners who want to keep New Zealand
Press Release – Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union says extra caution is needed in New Zealand ports following more cases of COVID-19 on overseas vessels. Maritime Union National Secretary Craig Harrison says overseas ships have to come into New Zealand, but vigilance is required. The …
The Maritime Union says extra caution is needed in New Zealand ports following more cases of COVID-19 on overseas vessels.
Maritime Union National Secretary Craig Harrison says overseas ships have to come into New Zealand, but vigilance is required.
The Marshall Islands-flagged container ship
Mattina in Bluff has nine COVID positive crew members aboard, with the entire crew under quarantine on the vessel.
Wednesday, 21 July 2021, 1:23 pm
The Maritime Union says extra caution is needed in New
Zealand ports following more cases of COVID-19 on overseas
vessels.
Maritime Union National Secretary Craig
Harrison says overseas ships have to come into New Zealand,
but vigilance is required.
The Marshall
Islands-flagged container ship
Mattina in Bluff has
nine COVID positive crew members aboard, with the entire
crew under quarantine on the vessel.
A vaccinated
pilot from Southport had been aboard the vessel, but no
other workers had been.
Mr Harrison says a recent
spike in COVID cases amongst overseas crew members is
concerning to port workers.
Press Release – Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union says extra caution is needed in New Zealand ports following more cases of COVID-19 on overseas vessels. Maritime Union National Secretary Craig Harrison says overseas ships have to come into New Zealand, but vigilance is required. The …
The Maritime Union says extra caution is needed in New Zealand ports following more cases of COVID-19 on overseas vessels.
Maritime Union National Secretary Craig Harrison says overseas ships have to come into New Zealand, but vigilance is required.
The Marshall Islands-flagged container ship
Mattina in Bluff has nine COVID positive crew members aboard, with the entire crew under quarantine on the vessel.
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