Port Secretary recognizes lack of reefer containers but rules out riskof paralyzes

The National Ports and Water Transport Secretary of the Infrastructure Ministry, Diogo Piloni, recognized that there is a lack of reefer containers in Brazil, as stated by entities related to agribusiness. In an interview with Globo Rural, he said that shipowners are organizing themselves to meet this need. And it ruled out risks of paralyzes at Brazilian ports caused by the advancement of the coronavirus pandemic.  He added that the government had taken measures to ensure the health and safety of port workers.

According to him, the government is preparing a provisional measure that addresses issues related to the removal of independent workers who are part of the risk group and offers compensation support for unworked time. “Although the provisional measure has not been published, the Federal Government has already issued a decree establishing cargo transportation as an essential activity, and hence not subject to any kind of stoppage, be it of labor, or by embargoes from governors,” said Piloni.

Source: Globo Rural

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