Labour Agreement Dispute Disrupts Operations At Rotterdam Terminal
Ships and trucks are being delayed due to a labour dispute at the Hutchison Ports Delta II Terminal in Rotterdam.
Workers at the terminal staged a strike on February 9 over unresolved contract negotiations, halting operations temporarily. While work resumed on February 11, slowdowns are still affecting cargo movements.
The dispute started from ongoing negotiations over a new collective labour agreement (CLA) between Hutchison Ports and two labour unions-FNV Havens and CNV.
The main issue revolves around severance payments and the lack of a financial guarantee from the company.
The Delta II terminal, which handles up to a quarter of Rotterdam’s container traffic, was previously owned by APM Terminals before being sold to Hutchison Ports in 2021.
Shortly after acquiring the terminal, Hutchison partnered with MSC’s TIL group to develop a new automated facility.
The new terminal, called Omega, is expected to begin operations in 2027 and will have five berths, making…
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