MANGALURU: Trucks supplying coal from New Mangalore Port to steel, sugar and paper industries located in different parts of the state have decided to go on an indefinite strike from September 25 demanding a hike in transportation cost and fulfilling other demands.
There are over 2000 trucks that are dependent on coal supply to steel industries in Ballari and Koppal industries and sugar and paper industries in Shivamogga, Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts. On a daily average, over 300 coal-laden trucks leave the port for these destinations.
