eurostar-trains-cancelled-delayed-channel-tunnel-le-shuttleSummary: A problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel tunnel is causing significant disruptions to Eurostar services and the Le Shuttle train, which is crucial for ferrying freight vehicles between the UK and Europe. This active disruption could…
french-farmer-protests-force-spain-to-close-biriatou-border-to-lorriesSummary: Farmer protests in France have resulted in the closure of the Biriatou border to lorries coming from Spain. This has led to immediate traffic restrictions affecting cargo movement, specifically impacting logistics operations between France and Spain. The closure is…
Summary: Between December 11 and 13, 2025, significant strikes across Portugal and Italy will disrupt logistics operations. In Portugal, a general strike along with port administration strikes will affect cargo handling at all mainland ports. In Italy, a nationwide rail…
A strike at Terminal XXI Sines, starting December 15, threatens major delays in container shipments, especially electronics, disrupting Southern Europe’s supply chains. The labor action highlights ongoing port challenges, requiring urgent mitigation. Financial impacts may arise from shipment delays and…
A three-day national strike in late November 2025 at Antwerp-Bruges port caused major cargo delays and congestion, driven by opposition to austerity. Backed by strong unions, disruptions risk extending supply chain challenges and raising logistics costs. Ongoing monitoring is needed…
In late November 2025, a national strike in Belgium halted vessel traffic, severely disrupting port and logistics operations. This unforeseen event caused significant delays and pressured logistics managers to adapt strategies. The ongoing strike risks prolonged supply chain inefficiencies with…
In late 2025, ongoing strikes at Portuguese ports and a DSV booking platform outage disrupted European logistics, causing delays and operational challenges. Rooted in pay disputes and hardware failure, these issues highlight the need for adaptive planning. No direct financial…
In November 2025, the Houthis announced a Red Sea attack stand down, easing shipping through the Suez Canal. This move may reduce rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope and lower costs on Asia-Europe routes. Despite positive impacts on supply…
Hamburg, Germany (Ports Europe) November 9, 2025 – Activists disrupted freight operations at the Port of Hamburg on Friday, blocking rail lines and access routes to protest German arms exports, particularly to Israel. Several participants chained themselves to railway tracks,…
Summary: Persistent congestion at Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges ports extends into late October 2025, with average vessel waiting times reaching 48-72 hours. Red Sea diversions and labor shortages create bottlenecks handling 3.5 million TEU backlog across both ports. Terminal capacity constraints…