Potential Strikes at Spanish Ports

Recently, we received notification that the longshoremen union at the port of Valencia has called for partial stoppages Thursday, February 12th, and Friday, February 13th. However, depending on the results of the negotiations for the new collective agreement for Valencia Port Longshoremen, these stoppages could be called off by late afternoon today.

Additionally, the “Platform for Workers on Harbour Tugs and Salvage Vessels and Internal Traffic on State Ports,” has called a strike from 8am on Monday, February 16th, to 8pm Tuesday, February 17th.

The impact these strikes may have on the port operations of Valencia and other Spanish ports is yet to be seen. Most likely the berthing of some ships will be delayed, and the flow of container traffic in and out of the terminals may be affected.

We will keep you updated on any developments to these strikes. Please call or email us if you have any questions or comments.