German and Dutch dock strikes hit Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Rotterdam

Summary

A 48-hour German warning strike hit Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Bremen, Wilhelmshaven, Emden and Brake on 2-4 September after ver.di wage talks collapsed, coinciding with a Dutch nationwide walkout on 4 September covering Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Zeeland. Carriers warn of vessel bunching and truck-access halts at APM Terminals MVII, prolonging already tight North European schedules.