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Acsa denies cargo problems

Johannesburg - Reports about a labour crisis at the cargo sections of the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg were untrue, the Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) said on Friday.

The denial came after trade union Uasa earlier said nine freight inspectors have gone on strike. "This means that currently there is no one inspecting goods that are arriving into our country, or checking if they are safe," spokesperson William Seya said in a statement.

The inspectors were employed by Freight Surveillance International (FSI) - an affiliate of Check Port Security which was contracted to Acsa.

"We are meeting with Acsa on Friday to discuss picketing... we will not stop until demands are met," the union said.

FSI said only seven of its employees were on strike and that all operations were taken care of by management.

"The company itself had made contingency plans to continue deal with its operations," said Acsa spokesperson Unathi Bhatyashe-Fillis. "There are no disruptions at all. The company is only one of many that handle cargo at the airport."

 - Fin24.com
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