News / Go-slow at Rotterdam terminal sees Maersk divert and barge turmoil

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Workers are on a go-slow at Hutchison Ports’ Delta II terminal in Rotterdam, as contract negotiations stretch into their third week, bringing chaos on Europe’s inland waterways.

Barge operator Contargo is reporting delays of 82 hours at the Dutch gateway, but it warned the go-slows could leave shippers waiting seven days for their goods.

It told customers: “It is not known at present how much longer these actions will continue.”

Responding to the labour action, Maersk decided last Thursday to suspend all calls ...