Germany
July 10, 2024
Union Calls More ‘Warning Strikes’ at German Ports as Talks Restart
German trade union ver.di has called on its members to take part in ’warning strikes’ that threaten to paralyze German sea ports before round four of negotiations begin. The fourth round of collective bargaining will be on July 11 and…
READ MORE >July 5, 2024
Germany : Whistleblower and complaints portal
Together against corruption, economic crime, environmental damage, and human rights violations. The EMO-TRANS Group (EMO-TRANS GmbH and joint ventures) places great importance on lawful compliance with laws and internal regulations. Therefore, it is crucial to detect misconduct early. Engage with…
READ MORE >June 21, 2024
German Port Workers Continue Negotiations
The third round of collective bargaining for the seaports between the United Services Union (ver.di) and the Central Association of German Seaport Operators (ZDS) concluded without a result after two days of negotiations on Monday and Tuesday (June 17 and…
READ MORE >March 8, 2024
Fourteen-Day Strike Announced at Finnish Ports
The Finnish Automotive and Transport Workers' Union (AKT) has announced new strikes for the period from March 11 at 6 am EET to March 25 at 6 am EET. The strikes will mainly affect stevedoring and other port activities (source:…
READ MORE >February 6, 2024
Union Calls Strike at Lufthansa for Wednesday
Ground staff at German flag carrier Lufthansa will go on strike this Wednesday, the Verdi union said on Monday, in the latest bout of industrial action to hit Germany's transport sector as workers demand more pay. The strike is scheduled…
READ MORE >January 22, 2024
EMO Trans Germany GmbH Welcomes New Board Members
Two new members joined EMO Trans Germany’s Board of Directors: Ercan Ince (45) and Norman Klinkhammer (34). Both already held leading positions within the company: Ince at the logistics agent’s headquarters in Filderstadt near Stuttgart, Klinkhammer in EMO’s station on…
READ MORE >January 18, 2024
ICS2 Release 3 Goes Live on June 3, 2024
The third release of the European Union’s customs pre-arrival safety and security system – Import Control System 2 (ICS2) – goes live on June 3, 2024. The EU has prepared fact sheets to assist importers with compliance.
READ MORE >August 28, 2023
Asia-North Europe Rates Sink as GRIs ‘Run Out of Steam’
Ocean carriers are giving back their recent Asia-North Europe FAK rate increases via heavy discounts for October shipments from China (source: the Loadstar).
READ MORE >March 27, 2023
Germany Faces Day of Travel Chaos as Airport, Rail Staff Strike
Germany’s air and rail services ground to a halt Monday during a one-day strike as workers join peers in France and the UK to fight for higher pay. The walkout also affects some ports, and major airports including Frankfurt and…
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