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Rotterdam Port lashers to continue strike for undefined period of time, union says

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Posted on October 10, 2025

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AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Lashers at the port of Rotterdam will continue their strike for an undefined period of time, labour union FNF said on Friday, after they rejected an offer for a wage increase made

Rotterdam Port Lashers Extend Strike Indefinitely, Union Confirms

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Lashers at the port of Rotterdam will continue their strike for an undefined period of time, labour union FNF said on Friday, after they rejected an offer for a wage increase made by the companies involved.

The strike has created a growing backlog of container ships that can't be loaded or offloaded in Europe's largest port in recent days.

(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout, Editing by Bart Meijer)

Key Takeaways

  • Lashers at Rotterdam Port continue their strike indefinitely.
  • The strike has caused a backlog of container ships.
  • The union FNF rejected a wage increase offer.
  • Rotterdam is Europe's largest port.
  • The strike impacts shipping operations significantly.

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Employment opportunities refer to the availability of jobs in the market, which can be influenced by various factors including economic conditions, industry growth, and workforce skills.
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