The cargo operations at the Mumbai International airport was severely affected today after around 9,000 cargo workers went on a flash strike. They are protesting lack of basic amenities and infrastructure. AIR correspondent informed that around 9,000 contract cargo workers, belonging to multiple cargo handling agencies at the Mumbai International airport, are on flash strike. The strike has hampered cargo operations at the airport which has almost come to a standstill. Private developer Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) operates the airport and is responsible for providing these amenities at the cargo terminal. Around 600 tonnes of cargo is exported and another 650 tonnes is imported at the Mumbai International airport which fetches a duty collection of 25 crores rupees per day.
News On AIR | October 8, 2010 1:54 PM
Cargo workers in Mumbai airport observe flash strike?