09 Nov 2023 | 10:00 AM UTC
Germany: Unionized port workers strike and protest in Hamburg, Nov. 9
Strike and protests are ongoing at the Port of Hamburg, Germany, Nov 9. Freight shipping disruptions are likely.
Unionized port workers in Hamburg are observing a strike action as of Nov. 9. The Verdi union is denouncing plans to privatize the port. The strike started on Nov. 7 and is likely to continue in the coming days. Verdi and other regional labor unions are planning a major protest on Nov. 11; details of the event are not yet known. It is not known how long the industrial action will continue.
The strike is likely to increasingly impact port operations in the coming days, including freight operations, shipping movements, and logistic management. Port authorities will likely deploy increased security at the port entrances to facilitate protests by striking workers. Striking workers could also gather at the Hamburg Port Authority offices. Localized traffic disruptions are possible in the port vicinity during any demonstration.
Anticipate disruption if routing freight through Hamburg during the strike action; consider alternative shipping methods for critical cargoes. Check for disruptions on other routes and allow additional time to complete journeys. Avoid all protests as a standard precaution.
