10 Jul 2024 | 01:16 PM UTC
Germany: Port workers striking at several ports in northern regions July 10-11 /update 1
Unionized port workers striking at several ports in northern Germany July 10-11. Freight shipping disruptions likely.
Unionized port workers in Bremen, Bremerhaven, Emden, Hamburg, and Wilhelmshaven are observing a strike action 10-11. The Verdi union members are calling for increased pay. As of afternoon July 10, port disruptions were reported at Bremen, Bremerhaven, and Hamburg; additionally, shipping traffic on the Elbe in Hamburg was affected. Strike organizers announced the following end times for their work stoppages, although some of these were previously extended:
Bremen: July 10 (exact time not given).
Bremerhaven: 20:00 July 10.
Emden: 20:00 July 10.
Hamburg: 20:00 July 10.
Wilhelmshaven: July 11 (exact time not given).
The strike is likely to impact port operations, including freight operations, shipping movements, and logistic management. Port authorities will likely deploy increased security at the port entrances to facilitate possible protests by striking workers. Localized traffic disruptions are possible in the port vicinity during any demonstration.
Anticipate disruption if routing freight through the affected ports 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.
