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Many of our colleagues in Budd's West African offices report that the rainy season has hit hard this year, resulting in: stoppages in cargo operations power and telecommunications failures severe flooding. The wet season usually occurs between May...

Following our previous post “French Port Workers Ramp Up Strikes Over Pension Reforms and Working Conditions », the CGT dockers' union has suspended its strikes against the pension reform until the end of September 2024.  This decision, made...

With best wishes to our Muslim colleagues and clients around the world for this special long weekend.  May it be a time of joy for you and your families.                

Budd Algeria informs you that yesterday, June 9th, 2024, Algeria experienced nationwide internet outages coinciding with the start of the first baccalaureate exams. While authorities deny any involvement, media outlets point to a pattern of similar...

As of today, 7 June, French port workers have intensified their industrial action in protest at proposed pension reforms and working conditions. The move comes after negotiations with the Ministry of Transport broke down. From Stoppages and Full...

Nigeria's crippling general strike, which halted commercial activities and public services on Monday, June 4th, 2024, has been suspended. The decision follows the government's pledge to double the minimum wage. New Minimum Wage Announced The...

Just one year and one day ago, we had the immense pleasure of spending time together over a few days in Paris and hosting our clients at Budd's 170th Anniversary celebrations.  Happy memories! We take this opportunity to wish our guests and...

Budd Nigeria advises that commercial activity in all Nigeria's ports has ground to a halt due to a general strike. Unions are demanding pay increases to compensate for inflation caused by a dramatic depreciation in the national currency (naira) and...

On 28 May, we were pleased to welcome a broad spectrum of key players in the maritime industry to celebrate Budd’s new dockside premises in Le Havre (France). We would like to thank our guests for finding time in their busy schedules to join us for...

Since 13 May 2024, New Caledonia, a French territory sui generis, has been facing its most serious crisis since 1980. It started when Parliament's vote to reform regional elections led to claims by New Caledonia's pro-Independence party that...