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Nearly 50 Ships Stranded Offshore as European Ports Crisis Deepens: Pilotage Suspended in Antwerp, Protests Intensify in Rotterdam
Release time：
2026-06-30
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Recently, two major European ports — Belgium's Antwerp-Bruges and the Netherlands' port of Rotterdam — have been affected by strikes and protests, raising uncertainty for regional logistics.
On June 25, a nationwide strike in Belgium suspended pilot services at the Port of Antwerp, leaving 49 vessels waiting outside as of June 27. Even after the strike ends, it will take one to two days to clear the backlog. This is the fourth strike at the port recently, reflecting ongoing labor disputes. Yard utilization remains high, and equipment upgrades are limiting operational flexibility, with inland container transport expected to be delayed by three to five days.
Meanwhile, protests in and around the Port of Rotterdam on June 26–27 may cause local disruptions to road, rail, and inland waterway transport.
Cargo owners, freight forwarders, and logistics companies are advised to closely monitor port developments, adjust shipping plans accordingly, and consider alternative ports or routes when necessary to mitigate operational risks.
On June 25, a nationwide strike in Belgium suspended pilot services at the Port of Antwerp, leaving 49 vessels waiting outside as of June 27. Even after the strike ends, it will take one to two days to clear the backlog. This is the fourth strike at the port recently, reflecting ongoing labor disputes. Yard utilization remains high, and equipment upgrades are limiting operational flexibility, with inland container transport expected to be delayed by three to five days.
Meanwhile, protests in and around the Port of Rotterdam on June 26–27 may cause local disruptions to road, rail, and inland waterway transport.
Cargo owners, freight forwarders, and logistics companies are advised to closely monitor port developments, adjust shipping plans accordingly, and consider alternative ports or routes when necessary to mitigate operational risks.