Shippers Advised to Give Strike-Hit Port of Hamburg a Miss

Workers in trade unions in the port of Hamburg began a strike over pay at 5.30 pm on March 22, which also means pilots are unable to guide large vessels along the River Elbe to terminals.

Authorities are warning that further strikes are possible and are advising shippers with critical cargo to consider routing freight through other ports.

Read more in an article from The Loadstar.