Maersk Issues Two Critical Strike Alerts on October 8, 2025
1. Antwerp & Zeebrugge: Pilot Strike Severely Disrupts Port Operations A strike initiated by the Pilot Association began on October 5, 2025, in response to discontent over recent federal pension reforms.As a result, pilotage services in the affected regions are now strictly limited to standard office hours, from 08:00 to 17:00. During the strike, the […]
Mass Strike Across Belgium! Major European Ports in Congestion! Nearly 50 Ships Delayed
On June 25th, nearly 50 vessels were delayed outside the Port of Antwerp due to a nationwide strike, as Antwerp’s pilots participated in the labor action. As part of the nationwide strike in Belgium, pilot services were suspended. A spokesperson from the Port of Antwerp-Bruges mentioned that the disruption could cost the port millions of […]
