Rail strike in Antwerp

Rail

Friday, August 31, 2012

The liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Friday that the Port of Antwerp has been hit by an unscheduled rail strike by Belgian train drivers. The strike, which began Thursday afternoon, has “seriously affected” rail traffic to and from the port, which serves as MSC’s hub in Northern Europe. “For today and tomorrow no train to and from Athus will leave or arrive the port of Antwerp,” MSC said in a notice. “Our own MSC shuttles are still running as per schedule...

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