Dust-free in Mussalo

Port activities halted entirely on 11th March, encompassing ship loading and unloading as well as container pickup and delivery operations.

Cargo bound for Finland will still be loaded as scheduled, with transhipment in Tallinn, albeit with an additional freight adjustment of EUR 350 per container.

The unions emphasize their willingness to suspend the strikes if the Government demonstrates an understanding of employees’ concerns.

“We are ready to suspend the strikes at any time if the Government shows some appreciation for the concerns of employees,” Jarkko Eloranta says.

The unions are prepared to halt their preparations and suspend strike actions if the government is willing to alleviate and balance its proposed cuts.

After a successful handover, Finnish stevedoring company Steveco Oy has begun operating its new Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald ESP.8 MHC at its ro-ro terminal in HaminaKotka