According to foreign media reports, Italian union port workers plan to strike from July 2 to 5, and protests will be held across Italy from July 1 to 7. Port services and shipping may be disrupted. Cargo owners who have shipments to Italy should pay attention to the impact of logistics delays.
Despite 6 months of contract negotiations, Italy's transport unions and employers have failed to reach an agreement. The two sides still disagree on the terms of the negotiations. Union leaders have called for strike action over their members' work contract negotiations, including wage increases.
The Uiltrasporti union will strike from July 2 to 3, and the FILT CGIL and FIT CISL unions will strike from July 4 to 5. These different periods of strike action may have a cumulative impact on port operations, and the strike is expected to affect all ports in the country.
Demonstrations are likely at ports across the country, and in any case of protests, security measures may be strengthened and local traffic disruptions may occur. The possibility of clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement officers during the demonstrations cannot be ruled out. Port services and shipping may be disrupted during the affected time and may last until July 6.
Here is a reminder from Senghor Logistics for cargo owners who have recently imported to Italy or via Italy to pay close attention to the delays and impacts of the strike on cargo logistics to avoid unnecessary losses!
In addition to paying close attention, you can also consult professional freight forwarders for shipping advice, such as choosing other shipping modes such as air freight and rail freight. Based on our more than 10 years of experience in international logistics, we will provide customers with the most cost-effective and time-efficient solutions.
Post time: Jun-28-2024
