The Union of Customs Officers persists in their trade union action, abstaining from overtime duties for the fourth consecutive day, according to a recent announcement.
Amila Sanjeeva, president of the union, reiterated the lack of satisfactory resolutions from authorities as the driving force behind the ongoing protest.

Sanath Manjula, Chairman of the Container Transport Owners Association, underscored the adverse effects of the customs unions' professional measures. Notably, a significant number of containers remain detained in port inspection yards due to these actions.

Last Friday marked the commencement of the union action when multiple customs unions collectively decided to withdraw from overtime services. The primary point of contention revolves around the Ministry of Finance's assumption of control over an account previously managed by the Director General of Customs.

Participating actively in this stance are the Association of Customs Officers, the Association of Superintendents of Customs, and the Association of Customs Staff Officers. The ongoing dispute casts uncertainty over the resolution timeline, impacting port operations and cargo movements.