According to Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) workers affiliated with a local union went on strike yesterday afternoon.

In an alert issued today the firm, which maintains an office in Chile, said the dispute follows the passage of a law impacting lunch and rest breaks.

“The strike, organised by the Union Portuaria, is affecting a number of ports and disrupted operations are primarily impacting container and dry cargoes,” it added.

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