Starting today at 8:00 PM, maritime pilots and employees of the Zandvliet Traffic Control Center at the Port of Antwerp will go on strike. Shipping traffic on the Schelde River may come to a temporary halt. The duration of the action is currently unknown. Contargo is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as new information becomes available.
Due to ongoing labor actions in the vicinity of the Port of Antwerp, significant restrictions on shipping traffic are expected starting this evening.
According to current information, in addition to the maritime pilots, employees of the Zandvliet Traffic Control Center will also be participating in the work stoppage. The measures are scheduled to begin today at 8:00 PM. As a result, shipping traffic on the Schelde River could come to a temporary standstill.
It is currently unclear how long the actions will last. It is expected that the situation will lead to delays in shipping traffic at the Port of Antwerp and may also impact downstream transport chains.
Contargo is closely monitoring the situation and is in regular contact with the relevant authorities on site. Updates will be provided as soon as further information becomes available.