ITF

Ships calling at Danish ports are subjected from time to time to boycotts and similar action by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) or local trade unions.

This type of action often puts the shipping companies under considerable commercial pressure because loading or unloading operations may have to be suspended, causing major losses to the companies, notably because the ships are delayed and additional compensation may have to be paid to the crew or to other parties. 

Our expertise

Kromann Reumert’s shipping law group has long-standing expertise in assisting shipping companies facing such action by international and local trade unions.

Our services include:

• advice in connection with threatened blockades and strikes against ships arriving at Danish ports 
• advice on industrial disputes in relation to such action against ships and/or stevedoring companies 
• claims for damages for unlawful blockades, strikes, and sympathetic action 
• assessment of the validity and enforceability of agreements made in connection with such action.