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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...