by Manal Barakat, SeaNewsEditor
Local news confirms that a series of work stoppages were announced at several ports across the country for multiple days this month.
According to Crisis24, port workers associated with the National Federation of Ports and Docks, part of the General Confederation of Labour, will carry out 4-hour strikes throughout January.
The stoppages will take place between 10:00 and 16:00 local time on the following dates:
- Tuesday, 7 January
- Thursday, 9 January
- Monday, 13 January
- Wednesday, 15 January
- Friday, 17 January
- Tuesday, 21 January
- Thursday, 23 January
- Monday, 27 January
- Wednesday, 29 January
- Friday, 31 January
While it remains unclear if all ports will participate in the labour action, Kuehne+Nagel confirms that stoppages at Le Havre Port will occur on 7 and 9 January.
Meanwhile, the Port of Saint-Nazaire will strike for four hours every other day starting 7 January and until the end of the month.
Furthermore, the unions had announced their plan to strike for 48 hours on 3 and 4 February if the workers' demands were unmet. Kuehne+Nagel is monitoring the situation closely and will report any changes as they become available.
For updates about the status of ports in France, check seaexplorer or reach out to your local Kuehne+Nagel representative.
