Critical Alert: Europe Port Strikes Trigger Severe Congestion - How to Protect Your Shipments
Publish Time: 2025-06-19 Origin: Site
Europe's Perfect Storm: Strike Schedule & Smart Workarounds
June [X], 2025 – Cascading labor actions across Northern Europe are creating the worst port congestion since 2022. Here's your survival guide:
Strike Hotspots & Timetable
Sweden (June 19-26):
Gothenburg: APM Terminals closed 12:00-21:00 (23rd-24th)
Malmö: 9:00-19:00 (23rd-24th)
Sundsvall: 34-hour strike from 7:00 (23rd)
Belgium (June 25-26):
Antwerp truck slots fully booked, container cutoff shortened to 5 days pre-arrival
Night shift workers joining strike → 48-hour ripple effect
Real-Time Impact Metrics
? Antwerp wait times: 1.44 days (vs 0.8-day norm)
? Truck booking lead time: 72+ hours
? Detour surcharges: +�200-400/TEU at alternate ports
? 4 Emergency Protocols
1?? Reroute Immediately
Consider Hamburg/Bremen (currently strike-free)
Feeder connections to Scandinavia still operational
2?? Pre-Strike Buffer
Sweden-bound cargo: Ship before June 18 or after June 27
Belgium cargo: Avoid ETA June 24-28
3?? Documentation Overdrive
Extend LC validity by +15 days
Pre-submit customs docs to avoid storage fees
4?? Trucking Triage
Book slots 7 days ahead (vs usual 3)
Night/weekend premiums may be cheaper than delays
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