Seafarers Caught in the Deadlock,Crew Change Expensive

A standoff between commodities giants and shipping companies is prolonging the labor crisis at sea.
An estimated 200,000 seafarers still stuck on their vessels beyond the expiration of their contracts and past the requirements of globally accepted safety standards.
In an effort to keep deliveries of food, fuel and other raw materials on schedule, some of the big commodities firms are avoiding hiring certain vessels.

A Supply Chain Brain news reveals that fight between commodities giants and...