by Manal Barakat, SeaNewsEditor
Operations at Hutchinson Port Delta II at the Port of Rotterdam were suspended on Sunday, 9 February, due to a strike related to labour negotiations.
According to Danish carrier Maersk, operations resumed on 10 February, but the terminal continues to experience a slowdown.
"Due to the strike action and slowdown of operations, there will be a reduced number of moves per hour conducted at the terminal for an unknown duration," writes Maersk.
The carrier expects longer vessel handling times and disruption to regular schedules.
According to seaexplorer data, the 7-day average vessel waiting time at the port is around 2 days.
Yard utilisation remains high, placing significant pressure on labour resources and resulting in lower productivity.
Carriers have reported barge waiting times ranging from 12 to 24 hours, while feeder vessels are experiencing delays of up to 72 hours.
