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A tragic earthquake in the Aegean has hit Izmir, Turkey. The earthquake, which toppled over 20 buildings and claimed 4 lives so far, is likely to cause disruptions at the port. As the country deals with the disaster, we advise that any shipments coming out of the region to expect delays. As the outward effects…
Bilbao Following from our previous messages, the Stevedoring Unions in Bilbao have called for further industrial strikes, set to take place from 09/11/2020 08:00 am and continue until and including 09/12/2020 08:00. We remain to keep a keen eye on the situation, and as it develops, we will inform and advise accordingly. Valencia In other…
Evergreen, a major Taiwanese shipping line, has decided to stop accepting bookings into UK ports with immediate effect. This is due to various factors, namely the severity of UK port congestions and a serious shortage of equipment in Asia. This decision will be in place until the situation has seen considerable improvements and is brought…
Further to our recent updates regarding the ongoing industrial strikes , it is now clear they will continue at the Port of Bilbao after the Dockers Union advised that the strike action will carry on until 9th November 2020. We have been advised that talks are continuing between all the parties to try to find a…
Spain The stevedores in Bilbao has called for multiple days of strike action during the month of October. Workers in the port cargo handling services are to stop performing their activities between the 9th and 25th October. There are talks of the strikes to be extended further until the 9th of November or even until…