Critical period for logistics in Europe as dock strikes pile on the pressure

Port of Felixstowe © Graham Harris Dreamstime.com.

Looking ahead to what could be a critical period for the logistics industry in Europe the dark clouds gathering over Germany and the UK in terms of labour relations in key ports will add to the already challenging market conditions experienced over the last two years.

The Felixstowe Port strike is expected to begin on Sunday, but the results of the Liverpool ballot were only announced on Monday and no firm dates for industrial action have yet been announced.

It is unlikely, ...