Day: April 20, 2013

Grain-Carrying Panamaxes Extend Gains on South American Cargoes

Apr 20, 2013

Rates for Panamax ships hauling cargoes from crops and coal rose the most in nearly six weeks as demand gained for grain and oilseeds from South America. Rates for the largest ships to navigate the Panama Canal advanced 1.6...

Port Workers In Hong Kong and Vancouver, USA, Fighting For Decent Jobs

Apr 20, 2013

Chan Chiu-wai and Paddy Crumlin Radio Interview: Hundreds of contract workers in the port of Hong Kong are on strike for decent pay and working conditions. Meanwhile port workers in Vancouver, USA, are locked out as their...