Container lorry owners in Thoothukudi begin indefinite strike
Container lorry owners in Thoothukudi have launched an indefinite strike to demand better freight charges and improved operational efficiency at the port. The strike has halted the movement of approximately 2,000 trucks.
Why it matters
A prolonged strike at a major port could lead to significant trade losses and supply chain disruptions for regional businesses.
Around 2,000 container lorries remained off the roads in Thoothukudi on Thursday after the Thoothukudi District Container Lorry Owners’ Association launched an indefinite strike, demanding revision of freight charges and implementation of several operational measures.
The V. O. Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi handles the import and export of goods through container shipments. To facilitate transport of these containers between the ports and various companies around 2,000 container trucks have been engaged for this work.
The striking container lorry owners have demanded that the Thoothukudi port customs agents association implement a revised freight agreement in writing to provide a 30% advance payment for outstation cargo trips, clear freight bills within 15 days, ensure immediate unloading at container yards upon arrival of lorries, and complete the loading and unloading of containers at Berths 8 and 9 within two hours of lorry entering the port.
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