UPDATE: Strike Continues at Port of Felixstowe, UK

Workers at the port of Felixstowe, UK, vote to continue to strike.
ARPIN INTERNATIONAL GROUP

As we previously reported in our article, for the first time in 30 years, dock workers at the UK’S largest container port, Felixstowe, voted to strike. 

Yesterday, August 21, about 1,900 members of Unite, including crane drivers, machine operators, and stevedores, rejected a 7% pay offer increase from the Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, which they said was below the inflation rate.

A spokesperson for Unite warns that the strike could continue through August 28 if not settled before. Consequently, we anticipate the supply chain being “severely disrupted.” Although other UK Ports are currently operating normally, a ripple effect will likely occur from the backlog impacting service at other UK container ports.

Your Arpin Service team is aware of all shipments that may be impacted and will ensure appropriate parties are kept informed of any potential service disruption. Please do not hesitate to contact the UK service team for advice and guidance on alternative ports to route into or with questions regarding additional charges that may be incurred due to the current situation.

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