Dear Valued Customer,
The trade union ver.di has called a 48-hour warning strike at several northern German ports, including Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven, from the late/night shift on 2 September through 4 September 2026.
The strike may impact terminal operations, vessel handling and cargo movements, with potential congestion and delays extending beyond the strike period as operations return to normal.
Bertling’s Response
Bertling is closely monitoring the situation and taking proactive measures if required to minimize disruptions. We are in direct contact with shipping lines, port operators, terminals and inland service providers to assess developments and their impact on cargo.
We are also reviewing schedules and contingency options and will implement recovery measures where required.
What This Means for Your Shipments
Customers should expect possible delays to vessel schedules, cargo handling, deliveries and transit times through the affected ports. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates on confirmed impacts to individual shipments as soon as information becomes available.
For shipment-specific information, please contact your usual Bertling representative.
(Information current as of 3 September 2026 and subject to change as the situation develops.)
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