Seatrade Maritime is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC

This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726.
HomeMaritime NewsRegionsAsiaHIT promises dock workers better pay this year

HIT promises dock workers better pay this year

HIT promises dock workers better pay this year
Hongkong International Terminals (HIT) is improving conditions for its dock workers, announcing that all subcontract workers would be guaranteed a pay rise higher than the inflation rate, which last year came in at 4.3%, the company said on the sidelines of an event at the weekend.

Subcontractors were also warned that their contracts would be at stake if they fail to treat their workers fairly. HIT suffered from a massive port strike lasting over a month last year.

HIT assistant general manager for operations Franco Ning said the company has implemented more than 20 measures to improve the working conditions of dock workers, including renovating the operating cabs of some cranes and installing 17 additional washrooms in the container yard area.

TAGS: Ports Container Terminals Hong Kong
Related
Karrie Trauth, Senior Vice President, Head of Shipping and Maritime for Shell
Act today to reduce emissions ahead of new fuels says Shell
Apr 19, 2024
Port of Rotterdam from the air
European ports contend with slow economic growth, geopolitical impact
Apr 19, 2024
Rio Tinto bulk carrier in port
Rio Tinto to test Alfa Laval air lubrication technology
Apr 19, 2024
YGT - EPS Hydromover & Lake Herman.jpg
Eastern Pacific targets first Singapore cargo delivery by electric ship
Apr 18, 2024