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Korea truckers’ strike begins taking a toll

Transportation
Dec 1, 2022
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South Korea truckers have been on strike now for a week over wage and working conditions disputes.  Ocean carriers are still calling South Korean ports; however, logistics impacts are being felt.  Daily container traffic has dropped to 17% of normal daily levels.

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