Italy: Unionized freight rail and truck workers strike nationwide, Aug. 19-21 /update 1

Unionized freight transport workers are observing a 72-hour strike, which began at 00:01 on Aug. 19 and will conclude at 23:59 on Aug. 21. The strike affects freight rail services, truckers, heavy goods vehicles, and haulage companies.

The industrial action will likely prompt freight transport and shipping disruptions across the road and rail network. Logistics operations will likely continue experiencing disruptions in the hours following the action as service providers work to clear the freight backlog. The strike may also have a secondary impact on the passenger rail network. Striking workers may form pickets at railway stations, rail operator offices, and storage depots. Authorities will likely deploy increased security to any rallies.