Germany Seaport Strike Causes Cargo Handling Halt and Delays
Cargo and container handling at Germany’s major seaports ground to a halt as the union Ver.di staged a one-day strike on June 17. The strike affected ports like Hamburg and Bremerhaven, causing a complete standstill in port activities. Maersk issued warnings of potential disruptions, with vessels scheduled for work impacted. The union demanded wage increases and allowances, with negotiations ongoing.