Hapag-Lloyd warns of disruptions at German and Rotterdam ports

Hapag-Lloyd has warned customers of potential disruptions to vessel operations, terminal handling and inland cargo movements as industrial action affects German ports and Rotterdam this week. According to the German carrier, a 48-hour strike across German ports began at 22:00 on 2 September. The industrial action is expected to disrupt vessel operations, terminal handling and inland cargo movements during the strike period. Hapag-Lloyd said its teams are monitoring developments and working with operational partners to mitigate potential disruptions and minimize the impact on customers’ supply chains. German ports face 48-hour strike Hapag-Lloyd said the German industrial action will last 48 hours and affects all German ports.