News / Ocean carriers warn of cargo diversions as port strikes loom

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Maersk Line has warned shippers that some cargo will be re-routed or diverted to avoid strikes in Spanish ports.

In response to the  labour disputes in Spanish ports next week, the carrier will divert westbound services to avoid Algeciras.

Members of the International Dockworkers Union will strike every other day between 6 and 25 March following the Spanish government’s decision to alter legislation and adhere to the EU Treaty’s freedom of establishment principle.

A spokesperson advised: “As a customer of Spanish ports highly dependent on undisrupted ...