Customs strike could slam Brazil ports

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

A strike by Brazilian customs officers is disrupting operations at major ports and affected the clearance of imported goods, according to a notice Tuesday from maritime services company Inchcape Shipping Services. The notice said the government is currently negotiating with officers over better salary and working conditions. If the talks are unsuccessful “interruption to vessel movements is likely to intensify.” “Industrial action of varying lengths and degrees has alr...

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