Update: 30.01.2024

Hamburg witnessed more protests by farmers yesterday, with reports of hundreds of tractors targeting the area near Hamburg Port. The farmers' protests made their way to the heart of the city, bringing traffic to a standstill during rush hour.

A smaller number of tractors gathered today on the Finkenwerder Ring close to the port, reported local news NDR. This led to the closure of the Hamburg-Waltershof motorway junction and heavy traffic on multiple routes in the area.

Similar blockades were reported yesterday around the ports of Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven. Container pick-ups witnessed extended delays at all of the three ports.

Delays and disruptions to port operations and freight transport are expected to continue today, especially after news of failed talks between the framers and the government.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to your Kuehne+Nagel representative for information about your shipment.

Original article: 04.01.2024

Farmers' unions have scheduled a week of protests in Germany starting 8 January and until 15 January to denounce subsidy cuts planned by the federal government.

According to local news, the protests will take place in multiple German cities and involve demonstrations and vehicle convoys.

Hamburg's container terminal Eurogate announced that the action will likely delay trucking operations at the port during that period.

Traffic disruptions are also expected on the roads around Hamburg Port, said the terminal.

The Business Association Port of Hamburg announced that a demonstration with hundreds of tractors is planned for 8 January in Hamburg's city centre starting at 07:30 am.

Vehicle convoys are expected to take place on the Koehlbrandbrucke and Kattwykbrucke, two main bridges that connect the city's traffic to the port area.

In addition, a mass protest is planned in Berlin on 15 January as part of the action, reports Crisis24.