According to foreign media reports, Belgium will hold a nationwide strike on March 31, which will affect railway, road, and air transportation. Significant disruptions are expected nationwide. Port operations may also be impacted, and cargo owners and freight forwarders shipping from Belgium should be aware of potential logistics delays.

Recently, the freight forwarding giant Kuehne+Nagel issued a warning on its official website: Belgium will hold a nationwide strike on March 31. Road, airport, and railway services will be disrupted due to the nationwide strike.

The car transport company Grimaldi warned that the roads to the ports of Zeebrugge and Antwerp may be blocked throughout the day, potentially preventing trucks and staff from entering the ports.

This obstacle may lead to a shortage of various business personnel, including truck service, dock operations, and shipping services.

Belgium's "Evening News" further reported that, due to a nationwide strike lasting one day, all flights departing from Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport on March 31 have been canceled.

According to local media reports, maritime workers in Belgium, including crew members and pilots, are on strike due to pension cuts. The Port of Antwerp and others are affected, with 15 ships stranded. A nationwide strike, including railways, is planned for March 31, 2025.

The strike by maritime workers in Belgium has caused significant issues at the port of Antwerp, among others. The strike involves not only the pilots but also everyone working on the ships, such as sailors, captains, and escort personnel. Just one night of the strike has resulted in 15 ships being stranded.

Seven ships are waiting to leave Antwerp, and eight ships are waiting to enter the port. There are also a large number of vessels en route, and officials have mentioned that the situation may worsen in the coming days.

Workers across Belgium are dissatisfied with the government's proposed changes to pensions and working conditions. A major strike is set to take place on March 31, 2025, where many workers will protest against the government's plans.

This is a reminder that freight owners and forwarders who have recently shipped to this country must closely monitor the impact of strike activities on the transportation of goods to avoid unnecessary losses!