The Auto and Transport Workers' Union AKT has issued a strike warning in response to the labor dispute concerning wage increases and qualitative issues. To accelerate discussions, the strike warning affects four different agreement sectors and impacts approximately 9000 workers in the truck transport, tank truck and oil product, stevedoring, and terminal operations sectors. Due to the extent of the strike, the impact on international shipments is inevitable.
When does the strike begin and what should you prepare for?
The AKT strike will begin no earlier than February 15, 2023, if the collective agreement negotiations are not resolved by then.
The industrial action extensively affects all shipments both domestically and internationally. The strike's impact will be particularly strong on foreign trade. One reason for this is the overtime ban in the stevedoring sector that came into effect on February 1, which, if prolonged, will burden import and export shipments moving through shipping connections.
Transport schedules for international deliveries cannot be guaranteed during the possible strike, and this should be noted in the e-commerce or websites of companies offering international shipments.
We will help you during the strike
Due to the exceptional situation, our customer service may be slightly congested, but we still strive to help you with shipping-related questions to the best of our ability. We have investigated in advance that the strike has the least impact on international shipments through the UPS Express saver service.
Shipit has several different transport service partners with whom we seek the best solutions for our customers even in challenging situations.
Shipit's tip list for the possible strike period
Communication in e-commerce and social media: inform your customers that the industrial action may cause delivery delays
Temporary use of suppliers outside the strike's sphere of influence
Following the strike schedule on the union's website
Please contact us if you have any questions!
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