Source: BDP International and Alfaport

June 9, 2009 
 
Antwerp, Belgium -- Please be advised we are receiving reports from the Antwerp Port Organization, Alfaport, that the port is currently experiencing "irregular and selective work interruptions."

These tactical work stoppages are causing disruptions to container handling, including pick up, drop off and vessel operations throughout the Port of Antwerp today. We believe these rolling strikes come as of result of unsettled negotiations between port management of the port and organized labor.


While these actions taken by dockworkers occur with little or no notice in advance to allow for ample preparation, our experience suggests work slowdowns of this kind run for only a few hours in duration.

BDP is in regular contact with the Port of Antwerp and will continue to monitor the progress of negotiations and affects of these work interruptions.