515 out of 516 people who submitted the order were actually ‘returned’
1 person who does not return is subject to a complaint and administrative disposition
Hee-ryong won “Expand the start-up order, there is a possibility at any time”
On the afternoon of the 5th, at the Inland Container Base (ICD) in Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do, trucks carrying containers come and go under police escort. random news
It has been calculated that most of the cargo owners who participated in the collective refusal of transport (strike) of the cargo unity, which received a “business start order” from the government, have returned to work. For one participant who did not return to work, a penalty such as an administrative disposition will be imposed for the first time since the strike.
On the 7th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said, “As a result of carrying out an on-site survey of 33 transport companies and 778 lenders who issued business start-up orders, by the 6th, it was confirmed that 19 transport companies and There were 516 of borrowers complying with the order.”
As a result of confirmation from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, all 19 transport companies that completed the field investigation returned to transport business. In the case of 516 borrowers, 475 returned to work, and 40 were ready to resume transport, but it was difficult to return immediately due to disease problems such as Corona 19, added the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said, “We intend to request a complaint (criminal charge) and administrative disposition to the relevant agency for one person who did not return to work without justifiable reason.” This is the first time since the strike that the government has actually punished those who have not returned.
According to the law, the first non-compliance with the business start-up order will result in the suspension of eligibility for 30 days for the borrower, and apart from this, imprisonment for up to 3 years or a fine of up to 30 million. In the event of the second failure to comply with the order, the cargo carriage qualification will be revoked.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said, “We intend to organize 55 investigation teams in conjunction with local governments and the police to carry out investigations on lenders subject to sending orders that investigations have not yet been completed.” We will issue an order to start operations,” he said.
126% recovery of container imports and exports from major ports
As most of the borrowers who received the order to start work are returning, the number of goods shipped is also improving. As of 10:00 am on the same day, imports and exports of containers rose during the previous night in 12 main ports across the country to 126% compared to normal times. Gwangyang Port, where imports and exports were virtually halted after the strike, also recovered to 111% compared to normal. Busan Port, which had the largest number of imports and exports, recorded 129% of normal times, and Incheon Port, the second largest, recorded 136%.
In the case of the oil refining industry, as a result of the government’s introduction of military tank trucks as an alternative mode of transport, shipments rose to 83% of the normal level from the 5th. The number of out-of-stock gas stations such as gasoline also fell from 96 (5 days) to 81 (6 days). Export volume of petrochemical products is 5% of normal through non-union vehicles, and domestic volume is 65% of normal, depending on the company.
Steel industry shipments were 47% of normal. As inventories build up due to reduced shipping, the steel industry is considering reducing production. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said, “Initially, companies responded in advance with about two weeks’ spare time, but as the shipping refusal is prolonged, some companies are concerned that production will be disrupted within this week. “
Minister Won Hee-ryong (right) visits POSCO Pohang Iron and Steel Co on the 7th and shakes hands with the owner of a cargo truck that usually transports steel products. Provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Cement shipments recorded 166,000 tonnes on the 6th, improving to 88% compared to the same month last year. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said, “As cement shipments increased, ready-mixed concrete was also produced yesterday at 308,000㎥, which increased by 61% compared to the previous year.” he explained.
Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Won Hee-ryong visited Posco Pohang Works this morning and met with truck owners who were operating normally. Minister Won said, “Thank you to the owners of the trucks that participated in the transportation that steel is usually transported, at least in part,” adding, “I am grateful for making a very good decision.”
After completing the visit to POSCO, Minister Won said, “The expansion of the business start-up order (to refine oil, steel, etc.) is a last resort, and we are examining in detail the industrial damage and the current status of repatriation to transportation. .” open,” he said.
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