Around 140 vessels stranded at Argentine ports after government deregulation decree
Around 140 vessels were waiting to enter or leave Argentine ports after maritime pilots stopped accepting new assignments in protest at a decree deregulating their profession. Some reports put the number above 150.
Around 140 vessels are waiting to enter or leave Argentina's main ports after maritime pilots stopped accepting new assignments. Industry sources say some estimates put the true number above 150.
The pilots are protesting a new government decree that deregulates their profession. The measure aims to widen access to piloting services by loosening existing rules, but professional associations argue it could weaken safety standards.
The port congestion risks disrupting shipments of grain and other export goods from Argentina. The outcome of talks between the government and the pilots is closely tied to the country's foreign trade.
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