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According to Dexun, the long-term dispute between the French government and trade union organizations over pension reform has escalated again recently, and many ports in France, including the port of Marseille Fors, ushered in a new round of strikes.
The union organization said it will conduct four-hour strikes every day in the next few days: February 6, February 10, February 12, February 14, February 18, February 20, 2 Month 24.
In addition, French ports will also conduct 48-hour strikes on February 26 and February 28.
Port severely interrupted
According to the latest news from foreign media, French ports are facing serious interruptions due to continued strikes.
Dockworkers and port workers unions in major French ports have begun an ongoing strike plan that will start last month and will continue intermittently throughout February,In order to protest the national pension reform.Freight forwarders who have recently shipped to France, please pay attention to the impact of logistics delays.
The affected ports include Le Havre and Marseille, the two largest maritime portals for container transportation in France and the hub for many railway freight services.
Loss up to 40 million euros per day
This damage will affect container ports across France, and the shutdown of port work will increase operating costs.
It is understood that the turnover in January is21% decline,It is expected to be in February 2025Loss of 25%.According to the union, every day of the strike will cause economic losses of up to 40 million euros, and more than 40% of France's cargo is expected to transition through European ports such as Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Genoa.
In addition, more than 40% of containers shipped to France are now transited through European competing ports such as Antwerp, Rotterdam and Genoa. TLF said this in turnEndangering employment in the port.
A senior freight source said a 48-hour strike often leads to interruption of timelines for containers to leave ports from railways and highways, increasing the risk of traffic congestion. If the shutdown lasts for such a long time, the ships could be transferred to other ports in Nordic Europe, resulting in a decrease in operations for French ports and freight operators.
According to a union source in the port of Marseille, the 48-hour strike last weekend was "well supported at the port" and "the activities in all departments were at a standstill."
Congestion delays, cost increases
This strike may lead to severe congestion, delays in cargo transportation and increased logistics costs associated with port overload and alternative routes throughout February.
Even a 48-hour strike often leads to interruption of the timetable for containers to leave the port via railways and highways, increasing the risk of increased traffic congestion.
If such a duration of suspension occurs again, the ship may divert to other ports in Nordic Europe, such as Antwerp, Rotterdam or Barcelona,This leads to a decrease in the business of French ports and freight operators.
The strike was not a whim, but as early as January, dock workers and port unions in France's largest container port, Le Havre, had already begun planning.
The strike storm in major French ports is still full of variables. This is also a wake-up call for importers and exporters.
After all, in today’s world where global supply chains are so fragile, any strike could trigger a ripple effect.
