Hamburg Port Operations Resume After Two-Day Public Sector Strike

The strike, led by Verdi, disrupted shipping, public transit, and other services as workers demanded higher wages and better conditions.

A 36-hour strike by public sector workers in Hamburg, including the port's pilot transfer service, halted large ship traffic on the Elbe since Wednesday evening.
The strike also affected municipal services, with ferry lines, waste collection, and some theaters and airport operations disrupted.
Verdi is demanding an 8% wage increase, or at least €350 more per month, along with three additional vacation days for workers.
Port operations, including ferry services and container handling, began returning to normal early Friday morning as the strike concluded.
Negotiations between Verdi and employers are set to continue in March, with no offer yet presented by the employers.