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Greece set for more port strikes

Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersMay 25, 2016
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Greek port workers will strike again tomorrow for 48 hours, protesting privatisation of the country’s top two ports. Unions have warned of further strikes too.

Piraeus and Thessaloniki ports are both being sold as Athens desperately looks for cash to help its bailout. China’s Cosco Pacific has taken Piraeus while a number of bidders are believed to be lining up for Thessaloniki.

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Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersMay 25, 2016
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Photo of Sam Chambers

Sam Chambers

Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the world’s oldest newspaper, Lloyd’s List. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. His work has also appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The International Herald Tribune.
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