A labor battle at German and Dutch ports is causing weeks of delays in car and furniture exports. For the union, inflation-adjusted pay is a big factor.
Andreas Braun, Europe, Middle East, and Africa ocean product director of Crane Worldwide Logistics, recently told CNBC,"U.S. importers need to look four to five weeks in advance to see if there is a vessel available. This is not normal. Also, if you are lucky to book a slot on a vessel you then have to locate an empty container which can be in the hinterland."
Sources tell CNBC no strikes have been announced or expected this week but there are concerns future strikes could be announced. There has been no announcement of new negotiations. The ZDS negotiator stated of its last offer to the union,"We cannot afford more than that without endangering the survival of companies. A further escalation is completely disproportionate in view of this offer and harms not only us, but Germany as a whole. We urgently need a conciliation procedure."
If the impasse continues, arbitration could be called. This is a common dispute resolution procedure in Germany. If that happens, strikes would then be ruled out.
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