[1] The outcome of an on-site investigation into compliance with a business commencement order
ㅇ (Summary of the investigation) The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has organized 55 field investigation teams consisting of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, local governments, and the police to check the status of return to the the work of transport companies and lenders who have received business start-up orders, and are carrying out additional field investigations from December 5th.
ㅇ (Subject to investigation) As a result of the on-site investigation of 201 cement-related transport companies, 33 transport companies and 778 borrowers who have received business start-up orders have been issued so far .
ㅇ (Investigation status) Of these, 19 transport companies and 516 lenders completed on-site inspections to see if the order to start business had been followed by yesterday, and one person was confirmed who did not return.
– During the field investigation on December 6, it was finally confirmed that one person who did not return refused the order to resume work without justifiable reason, and today he filed a complaint with the relevant agency and requested an administrative measure.
* Punishment: Imprisonment for up to 3 years or a fine of up to 30 million won
* Administrative disposition: transport company (suspension of a vehicle that breaks for 30 days (1st), license cancellation (2nd)), lender (suspension of eligibility (1st), cancellation of eligibility (2nd)))
– In addition, it was confirmed that 19 transport companies and 475 lenders have resumed transport, and that 40 lenders are willing to transport, but it has been proven that it is difficult to restart transport immediately due to corona or illness.
ㅇ (Suspicious Vehicle Investigation) In addition, a total of 65 cases such as suspicious cargo vehicles near cement plants, etc. were investigated, and 50 cases were ordered or planned to be carried out.
[2] Services and Trends of Illegal Behavior
ㅇ (Size of gathering) The number of participants in yesterday’s rally related to the collective refusal of transportation was 4,400, a decrease of 46% compared to the official ceremony (9,600)
– The number of those on standby overnight had also maintained an average of 3,200 until last week, but it fell yesterday to 1,460, less than half of last week.
– The National Police Agency expects around 4,700 people to disperse and stay in 170 locations in 17 regions today.
ㅇ (Illegal action) Yesterday at around 23:57, an incident occurred in front of Busan New Port where eggs were thrown at a non-union member’s car and a non-union member was attacked, and one person was booked.
– In one area of Chungcheongnam-do, a placard* was confirmed threatening those who return to work, and the police launched an investigation yesterday before being ordered Retaliatory crimes such as threats and obstructing work continue against those who returning to work or non-union members.
* “The faithful ㅇㅇah is working now. I will die in the street!”
– Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Won Hee-ryong warned against the aforementioned acts of intimidation by the Korea Cargo Workers Union yesterday, stressing that “labor-management relations will be fair and governed by common sense in accordance with laws and principles.”
– In addition, the police will thoroughly investigate the instigators and those behind such retaliatory crimes, such as threatening and obstructing work, against those returning to work and non-union members, etc. He said he would implement active safety measures for drivers who
* Source: National Police Agency
[3] Port Logistics Trends
ㅇ (Total) Container transport volume during night hours in 12 major ports nationwide increased by 126% compared to normal times
ㅇ (Gwangyang Port) In Gwangyang Port, where container transport was almost stopped due to collective refusal of transport, the volume of transport in and out of Gwangyang Port during the night hours was 111% higher than normal .
ㅇ (Busan Port) Busan Port, which has the largest number of imports and exports, has a 129% increase in container imports and exports during the night compared to normal.
ㅇ (Incheon Port) Incheon Port’s night port, which is the second largest port by volume, is 136% higher than normal (5,103 TEU).
[4] Industry trends such as oil refining and construction
ㅇ (Oil refinery) Gas stations out of stock continue to cause inconvenience to the public
– As of yesterday, a total of 81 gas stations were registered as out of stock, including 41 in the metropolitan area and 40 in other regions, a decrease of 15 since the previous day (12.5, 96).
– Refinery loads were at 83% of the normal level on 5 December (Monday), and the government urgently deployed 203 new tank trucks for military use yesterday.
ㅇ (Petrochemical) In the case of petrochemical, export volume is transported at 5% of the normal level by non-union vehicles, and domestic volume is transported at 65% of the normal level depending on the company.
– Some companies are reviewing production cuts starting this weekend due to accumulated shipping disruptions
ㅇ (Steel) Steel also shipped at 47% compared to normal, similar to the previous day.
– Initially, companies responded in advance with a tolerance of about two weeks, but as the refusal to ship was prolonged, some companies were worried about production disruptions during this week.
ㅇ (Construction) Cement shipments are improving at 88% compared to the previous year, and ready-mix concrete production at 61% compared to the previous year.
– (Cement) In the case of cement, which transported 166,000 tonnes yesterday, it was 88% compared to the same month (188,000 tonnes), almost recovering to the normal level.
– (Remicon) In the case of ready-mixed concrete, which produced 308,000㎥ yesterday due to the increase in cement shipments, production is improving rapidly, which is 61% compared to the average year (503,000㎥).
– (Construction sites) However, between November 25 and yesterday, a total of 127 construction companies reported construction damage, and 862 (57%) of 1,506 construction sites were suspended
[5] Other measures
ㅇ (Site Inspection) Land, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Won Hee-ryong visited POSCO Pohang Works this morning to inspect the steel import/exit situation, looking for truck owners in normal operation to express their gratitude and convey thanks to the cargo union asked members who are still refusing to transport them to return to the location quickly.
ㅇ (Increased loading weight of cement transport vehicles) From December 2 to yesterday, a total of 1,798 vehicles for cement transport received temporary permission for overloaded vehicles, allowing vehicles with a maximum loading weight of 26 tons to increase to 30 tons.
– The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport designated BCT (towed cement truck) and BCC (integrated cement truck) for the transport of cement as emergency transport vehicles until the end of the collective transport refusal to transport cement on December 1st, accepting applications for temporary transit permits for overloaded vehicles
※ Guidelines on the ‘Reporting Center for Unlawful Activities Involving Group Shipment Refusal Solidarity Cargo’
Violence against non-union drivers, intimidation, damage to vehicles, obstruction of normal operation, workplace obstruction, etc. are reported through the Central Transport Countermeasure Headquarters of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (044-201-4802 ~ 03) or ‘Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport* website, and criminal charges are strictly enforced Plans to support measures and return to normal operation
* Reporting Center URL: http://www.molit.go.kr/USR/BORD0201/m_37153/INS.jsp?mode=write
※ Guidelines on Reporting Refusal to Ship
We ask that you actively report to all local governments any person who refuses to transport cargo without justifiable grounds, and those who refuse to transport can be punished in accordance with the Trucking Business Act. (Contact information for local government reporting centre: Appendix 5)
