Visy at the Cuxhaven gate

Negotiations for a new collective agreement at Germany’s North Sea ports are stalled as employees and the union reject the employers’ offers.

The Verdi union presented its members with two collective labour agreement options from the ZDS, affecting around 11,000 port employees.

A strike over wage demands spreads to Wilhelmshaven, Bremen, and Emden, causing significant disruptions in operations and congestion at container terminals.

Workers at Hamburg’s port are striking again to pressure for higher wages, disrupting operations and awaiting a fourth negotiation round with employers.

The third and final day of TOC Europe 2024 wraps up, highlighting the role of AI, vision technology and implementation of high-bay storage systems.

Surikat’s solution will enhance P&O Ferries’ operations at Europoort, integrating automated gates for efficient freight handling and bolstering customer service.