2026-03-09
Another national strike day will take place on 12 March. Disruption is expected this week in the port of Antwerp-Bruges. We are closely monitoring the situation and will keep you informed of the latest information via this page.
From Monday 9 March at 19:30, inbound and outbound traffic for seagoing vessels via the Wandelaar Pilot Station (LKW) is suspended due to a trade union action at the Zeebrugge Traffic Centre. Vessel movements are only possible via the North Pilot Station (LKN), without using the Westrond route. The impact for Antwerp is estimated until tomorrow morning 08:00 at 10 outbound vessels and 12 inbound vessels.
From Monday 9 March at 19:30, inbound and outbound traffic for all shipping is suspended due to a trade union action at the Zeebrugge Traffic Centre. Vessel movements within the port area remain possible and the PVD lock remains operational. The impact for Zeebrugge is estimated until tomorrow morning 08:00 at 6 inbound vessels and 15 outbound vessels.