| Port/s | All Ports |
| Issue Type | Civil unrest |
| Impact | Partial Closure |
On Wednesday, 25 June, the representative trade unions in Belgium have called a national strike. The action is in response to the Belgian Government’s proposed labour market and pension reforms.
Current Impact on Port Operations
Antwerp:
- Significant disruption to inbound and outbound traffic due to strike action by the Flemish Pilotage Service Vlissingen
- Pilot cutter West operational with dinghy support – tender SWATHs unavailable from 24/06 at 19:30 until 26/06 at 07:45
- Pilot cutter North operational
- Flemish Pilotage Service VLI on strike
- River pilots operational; shifts possible
- Port of Antwerp-Bruges (PoAB) tug service operating at approximately 65% capacity (3/3/2)
- Kieldrecht Lock, Berendrecht Lock, and Van Cauwelaert Lock operational
- Departing vessels without schedule or clearance: 12
- Incoming vessels without schedule or clearance: 16
Zeebrugge:
- Minimal disruption reported
- All port services operational
- Zeebrugge Traffic Control Centre operational
- Pilot cutter West operational with dinghy – tender SWATHs unavailable from 24/06 at 19:30 until 26/06 at 07:45
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out at iss.antwerp@iss-shipping.com.