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Around 800 unionized workers at Israeli carrier ZIM walked out over job security tied to a planned $4.2 billion takeover by Hapag-Lloyd. The strike spread to Haifa and Ashdod ports, where vessels were blocked and unloading halted.
Union leaders said the action would continue until management addresses redundancy concerns.
The stoppage idles container vessels and adds delays on Eastern Mediterranean routes, which can tighten ocean freight capacity. Grain and feed bulk trade is only marginally affected.
shipsandports.com.ngShips &, PortsFeb 18, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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