Shipping company in Baltimore disaster had history of exploitation
ABC News — March 27, 2024, 10:00 PM UTC
Summary: A shipping company involved in the Baltimore disaster had a vessel banned from Australian ports in 2021 for worker exploitation. The ship's operator underpaid workers and kept them onboard too long. The Dali, causing the Baltimore bridge collapse, is owned by a secretive tax haven company in the British Virgin Islands. The company's ships faced bans for labor law breaches. The global shipping industry's murky practices include tax havens and flags of convenience.
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