Farmers in Belgium and across Europe have been protesting for months, mainly to raise their concerns and anger about the excessively stringent European environmental regulations and falling incomes. Farmers affiliated with the United Young Farmers (Verenigde Jonge Landbouwers) and Farmers Defense Force organizations plan to conduct blockade protests at the ports of Antwerp, Ghent, and Zeebrugge on March 14.
Last month, hundreds of tractors blocked access roads to the Antwerp port and the filter blockades – which still allow some vehicles, such as emergency services and transporters carrying toxic or perishable products to pass – caused problems on the roads in and around the port area.
Two weeks before, almost 2,000 trucks were stuck in the area in and around Zeebrugge for several days as farmers blocked access to the port. This led to trucks being parked in unsafe places, such as the motorway's breakdown lane.
Tomorrow's protest could potentially impact port traffic and logistics operations. This strike may result in delays in the transportation and handling of goods.
Our team is closely monitoring the situation and taking proactive measures to minimize disruptions; if you have questions or concerns on a specific shipment, please reach out to your local PSA BDP representative.
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Brussels Times, PSA BDP
