| Jean-Paul Ngalle-Miano, James F. Epo Esq. and Mohamed Djenabou Esq & A.P. Moller - Maersk | |
|---|---|
| Lead NCP | Denmark |
| Supporting NCP(s) | |
| Description | Specific instance alleging a non-observance of the OECD Guidelines. |
| Theme(s) | General policies, Employment and industrial relations |
| Date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Host country(ies) | None |
| Source | Individuals, Other interested parties |
| Industry sector | Transportation and storage |
| Status | In progress |
| Summary | Read the press release issued by the Danish NCP 21 June 2023: English On 19 October 2021, the law firms of Jean-Paul Ngalle-Miano, James F. Epo Esq. and Mohamed Djenabou Esq, on behalf of 337 former employees of the joint venture Douala International Terminal S.A. (DIT) in Cameroon, submitted a specific instance to the Danish NCP alleging that A.P. Moller Maersk, a Danish shipping and logistics company related to DIT via its subsidiary, APM Terminals, which is a part owner of DIT, had not observed the General Policies (Chapter II) and Employment and Industrial Relations (Chapter V) provisions of the Guidelines. The submission concerned the operation and closure of DIT, where A.P. Moller - Maersk's subsidiary held shares. The complaint included labour rights. On 21 June 2023, the NCP completed its initial assessment deciding to accept the case for further examination. The NCP will continue examining the submission according to its rules of procedure. #MNEs #duediligence #labourconditions #shippingandlogistics #localsubsidiary |
