Warning strike at six German seaports may disrupt operations
Container News · Aug 18, 2026
A 24-hour warning strike is underway at six German seaports, with operational disruptions expected during the industrial action. According to Hapag-Lloyd, the strike was called by German trade union ver.di and began on the evening of 17 August 2026. Six German ports affected The warning strike affects the ports of Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Bremen, Wilhelmshaven, Emden […]
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