The recent strike action at Felixstowe port did not significantly disrupt supply chains because customers had managed to plan ahead, according to the port. Workers at the container terminal downed tools in two lots of industrial action this year…
Container hauliers are battling against the knock-on effects of an eight day strike by dockworkers at Felixstowe Port which kicked off yesterday (21 August). The strike was called after Unite the union, which represents 1,900 dock workers reject…
Container hauliers are facing severe disruption at Felixstowe Port after last ditch pay talks between management and the unions broke down yesterday. More than 1,900 members of Unite will strike for eight days, from Sunday 21 August until Monday…
ScottishPower is planning to build a £150m green hydrogen plant at the Port of Felixstowe which will be able to power trucks, trains and ships. The energy company is proposing to develop a 100MW plant at the Suffolk port which will provide up to…
Container deliveries to and from the Port of Felixstowe are facing severe disruption as over 1,900 workers prepare to stage an eight-day strike after negotiations on a wage hike failed to reach agreement this week. However the strike may be aver…
Operations at Felixstowe port could grind to a halt next month after union members recorded a “massive” 92% vote in favour of strike action over pay. The UK’s largest container terminal said Unite had agreed to its request to meet with conciliat…
Lorries bringing goods into Britain from Europe are being held up at the border following the introduction of new customs regulations this month, with hauliers warning the situation is set to get worse as trade picks up after the January lull. T…