# UPDATED: Belgian rail strike set to bring more chaos to ports - The Loadstar

> Belgian rail union CGSP Cheminots/ACOD Spoor called strikes across Belgium's railways from late January through January 31 to protest a bill limiting union power. Operator SNCB expected some services to run, and the strike adds to existing congestion at Antwerp and Rotterdam.

- Date: 2026-01-23 · published 2026-01-23T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region Belgium · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/21070-updated-belgian-rail-strike-set-to-bring-more-chaos-to-ports-the-loadstar
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Rail disruption into North Sea ports adds delays and costs to European grain and feed imports, which can support freight rates.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: bullish ▲

## Sources

- theloadstar.com: https://theloadstar.com/belgian-rail-strike-set-to-bring-more-chaos-to-ports/

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