Amila Sanjeeva, the union’s president, cited the lack of satisfactory solutions from the authorities as the reason for the ongoing action.

Simultaneously, Sanath Manjula, Chairman of the Container Transport Owners Association highlighted the impact of the customs unions’ professional measures. A significant number of containers have been held in the port inspection yards due to these actions.

Last Friday, multiple customs unions collectively decided to withdraw from overtime services, initiating a union action.