Logistics

New German strikes could cause chaos for ports and freight

Ports and businesses can look forward to new delays and disruptions to freight transportation when German train drivers stop work at short notice.
President Claus Weselsky of the German train drivers' union, GDL, is criticized by Germany's transport minister, Volker Wissing, for "repeatedly bending the rules" by resorting to strikes instead of negotiation. | Photo: Tobias Schwarz/AFP/Ritzau Scanpix
President Claus Weselsky of the German train drivers' union, GDL, is criticized by Germany's transport minister, Volker Wissing, for "repeatedly bending the rules" by resorting to strikes instead of negotiation. | Photo: Tobias Schwarz/AFP/Ritzau Scanpix
by JENS THOMSEN

The German railways, Deutsche Bahn, are threatened by new strikes by train drivers that could cause serious disruptions to the country’s ports and freight traffic from Monday evening.

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