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 […]
Major Strikes Disrupt Key European Ports: Export Operations Halted in Belgium, Sweden, and South Africa at Risk
As of May 20 (local time), Belgium is bracing for a nationwide strike that will heavily impact logistics and port operations. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges, one of Europe’s busiest gateways, will be affected as members of the maritime services and port authorities join the strike action. In anticipation, the port operator has announced a suspension […]
