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Pilots threaten to shut down ports
(Cargoweb)
June 12, 2000
(posted June 9)
A pilot strike in all Belgian and Dutch ports is threatening later this month in a protest against the plans of Belgium and the Netherlands to exempt ocean-going vessels less than 90 meters long from mandatory pilot guidance.
The measure was created under pressure from the port authorities, who want to make their ports cheaper. The authorities fear a loss ...... Read more on Cargoweb
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