In Rio, Workers at Port of Açu Protest Against Mass Dismissals

With Road Blocked, Workers at Porto do Açu in Rio de Janeiro Hold Protest on the Morning of Wednesday, November 6

In Rio, employees of two companies at the Açu Port Complex in São João da Barra are protesting, alleging that companies like Andrade Gutierrez are conducting mass layoffs; the workers are also claiming the lack of health insurance. The Porto do Açu Set a Record for Oil Movement in 2019.

The protest occurred on the morning of Wednesday, November 6, at the height of Rua Nova. According to reports, the layoffs are being carried out without ensuring the labor rights of the employees working at the Porto do Açu. 

The workers blocked the road near Rua Nova, which provides access to the location on the morning of that day, preventing other workers from other companies from reaching their workplaces.

Other vehicles that need to travel to the 5th district of SJB are also unable to pass through that road. The action taken by the protesters is causing significant traffic jams and, consequently, disruptions in the area.

Gates 1 and 2 were closed, and around 8 a.m., after no agreement was reached, the workers were released to go home.

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Note

Andrade Gutierrez and ACCIONA inform that they will work to resume activities as soon as possible. We clarify that we strictly follow labor legislation and reinforce our commitment to our employees and communities.

Company Negotiates with GNA, at Porto do Açu, Entry into Brazil to Operate and Maintain LNG Terminal

The liquefied natural gas terminal operator from Lithuania Klaipedos Nafta (KN) is negotiating an agreement for the operations and maintenance of GNA’s LNG terminal at Porto do Açu, in Rio de Janeiro.

KN stated that if the agreement is approved, it may commit to incorporating a company in Brazil to provide these services.

For this reason, KN may need to provide a guarantee to ensure compliance with the obligations of the Brazilian company to GNA or its legal successor under the terms of the contract during the duration of the business.