In Antwerp, Belgium, port operations are facing delays due to work stoppages by lashers, who secure cargo on ships.<\/p>\n
This week, two of Europe\u2019s key ports\u2014Rotterdam, the continent\u2019s largest, and Antwerp-Bruges\u2014are experiencing disruptions from dockworker strikes, according to Reuters and local media reports<\/p>\n
In Rotterdam, a strike by lashers from International Lashing Services and Matrans Marine Service began Wednesday at 3:15 p.m. CEST and is set to continue until Friday afternoon, October 10. The action, driven by disputes over a new collective agreement, has halted critical operations. \u201cWithout lashers, the whole port grinds to a halt,\u201d said Niek Stam, FNV union chairman, in a statement on October 7.<\/p>\n
The Port of Rotterdam acknowledged on Wednesday that the strike will likely impact traffic, though the full extent remains unclear. Hutchison Ports, a terminal operator in Rotterdam, noted potential delays or stoppages in deep-sea and feeder operations, while areas not requiring lashers will function normally.<\/p>\n
In Antwerp-Bruges, port pilots have disrupted operations for four days, protesting federal pension reforms, according to port authorities cited by Reuters. The port, which typically handles 60-80 ships daily, managed only 31 on Tuesday, with some ships waiting and others rerouting.<\/p>\n
Source: SHIPPINGWATCH<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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