Sweden: Concern about negative effects from port conflict

12.05.2017

Sweden: Concern about negative effects from port conflict
Dagens Industri, 12 May 2017, online:-
A representative from an unnamed leading export and import freight transport company in Sweden has stated that the intensified labour conflict in the Port of Gothenburg will result in major damage to the industry in all parts of Sweden. Many transport companies and freight purchasers have already been heavily affected by delays and increased costs according to the source. Small and large transport companies have expressed frustration about the decreased capacity in the port. This has been a problem for more than one year. The source has further stated that confidence in the Port of Gothenburg has been severely damaged and many have ceased employing the port for transports. There is also concern about decreased competitiveness for the Swedish export industry in general. Furthermore, Swedish forestry company Stora Enso has sent an appeal to the Swedish government to take action to resolve the situation.
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