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Port pilots at the transnational North Sea Port (Belgium-Netherlands) are completing their tenth day of disrupting maritime traffic, especially in the Belgian sub-station of the Port of Ghent.
The protest continues because the aforementioned workers have not been able to reach an agreement with port authorities regarding pension and labor reforms (the latter allows the introduction of private companies into pilotage operations).
North Sea Port's website reported that nine vessels have been unable to depart the Belgian port, while 10 ships remain awaiting entry, totaling 19 affected vessels during the day on Friday, June 26.
Regarding this, Cas König, CEO of the transnational facility, stated that "at North Sea Port, we deeply regret this situation. The smooth, efficient, and safe flow of goods traffic is essential for our port, the companies operating within it, and the tens of thousands of people who work there daily."
"Therefore, we strongly advocate for constructive dialogue between all parties involved, so that the continuity of service can be guaranteed. Our companies and the people who work in our port day after day must be able to rely on the maritime supply chain functioning reliably and predictably. This is a fundamental requirement to maintain our position as a leading European port," König concluded.
