Labor Unrest In South Africa Causes Shipping Delays

Labor Unrest In South Africa Causes Shipping Delays

May 14, 2013

The Loadstar.com reports the prospect of reoccurring delays in South African ports due to labor unrest. To read more, click HERE.

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