The nationwide strikes were declared by the Italian labor union federation (CGIL) in protest of the 2026 budget and are now expanding into additional regions and transportation sectors, including railways, ferries, air and sea ports, and trucking operations.
Current Disruptions:
- Delays in container gate in/out operations at the ports of Naples and Salerno.
- Delays and disruptions in Feeder services on Europe – Asia routes.
- LCL cargo and time-sensitive shipments – especially perishables – are at increased risk of impact.
- Disruptions in coordinating inland trucking, extending beyond the port areas due to road congestion.
Expected Ongoing Disruptions Throughout December 2025:
- 9-11 December: Nationwide ferry strike.
- 12 December: General strike (cargo, ports, rail).
- 17 December: Strikes in the aviation sector.
- 22-24 December: Nationwide strikes across the freight logistics sector.
ICL Global teams are closely monitoring the situation in Italy and preparing for continued disruptions with alternative solutions – including routing cargo via Genoa, Trieste, and Northern Europe – based on real-time conditions and developments.
ICL Global teams remain at your disposal for support, further details, and any clarifications regarding this matter.
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