Industrial Action in Rotterdam, Netherlands & Antwerp, Belgium
We have been informed by our agents in the Netherlands and Belgium that industrial actions are currently impacting vessel schedules and cargo movements across Europe.
Lashers at the Port of Rotterdam have this week commenced strike action demanding higher wages. All container loading/unloading operations were temporarily suspended earlier in the week, creating operational backlogs and vessel arrival/departure delays.
Harbour Pilots at Port of Antwerp-Bruges are protesting against pension reforms. Vessel arrivals/departures have seen significant disruption due to reduce pilotage capacity.
Major shipping lines have advised that delays are currently 2-3 days across the affected ports.
We are monitoring affected cargo accordingly.
If you have any concerns regarding specific cargo, please reach out to the Hobbs Global Team.