Economics
Seafarers Stranded by Virus Spark a Sudden Jump in Labor Costs
- Crew costs rise 10% amid port restrictions, canceled flights
- 400,000 workers are stranded on ships past their contracts
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Shipowners are facing rising labor costs as widespread Covid-related restrictions limit movement of seafarers and make crew swaps more expensive.