A computer rendering of the new Hanjin terminal in Jacksonville.
The planned Hanjin cargo terminal in Jacksonville cleared a major hurdle after the International Longshoremen’s Association agreed with Hanjin on manning levels at the terminal when it opens in 2014.
Hanjin intends to deploy a high level of automation using remote-controlled equipment. That will cut the number of union workers in half compared to a traditional cargo terminal, said Romia Johnson, president of ILA Local 1408.
“The technology is coming,” said Daniel Teague, president of ILA Local 1593. “It’s going to come with or without you.” Members of union locals 1408 and 1593 voted Monday night in favor of the manning levels.