Lebanon: Truck drivers plan strike and protest at Port of Beirut March 28

Event

Truck drivers at the Port of Beirut plan to strike March 28 to demand higher wages, better working conditions, and access to health insurance among others. Organizers have also announced that participants will hold a protest near Gate 14 of the port. Dozens to a hundred individuals could attend the demonstration.

Supply chain disruptions are likely at the Port of Beirut March 28. Increased security and localized transport disruptions are possible near the protest location. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.

Advice

Plan accordingly for commercial trucking disruptions and freight delivery delays. Consider alternative shipping arrangements for critical supplies. Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel.