The Dominican Port Authority has issued a resolution that grants 50% of the cargo transported by forklift and lift truck operators at ports to a union affiliated to the Federacion Nacional de Transporte Dominicano. The remaining 50% could be handled by members of the Association of Shippers. The resolution was issued in an attempt by the Port Authority to resolve the conflict between the powerful union and the Shipping Association that rejects the measure. The National Council of Business (CONEP) is backing the shippers in the conflict. For more on the issue, see http://www.dr1.com/daily/news032101.shtml
