Service Updates

Severe weather conditions in the Irish Sea have caused disruption to services to the Republic of Ireland.

Due to storm damage, the Port of Holyhead has been forced to close. To minimise the impact, we are rerouting trailers through alternative ports where possible.

Despite these measures, we are anticipating up to 24-hour delays on deliveries to the Republic of Ireland throughout this week.

Our teams are working hard to reduce disruption, and we will notify your customers of any delays where contact details have been provided.

A national strike in Belgium, driven by union protests against government reforms, is significantly disrupting logistic services.

Charleroi Airport is closed, and Brussels Airport faces widespread flight cancellations. Public transport, including buses, trams, and underground trains in Brussels, is largely suspended, though some trains are operational. The Port of Antwerp, Europe’s second-largest, has halted shipping until Wednesday, with over 100 vessels delayed in the North Sea.

These disruptions may impact delivery schedules and cargo operations. We are monitoring the situation and working to minimize delays.

We are tracking continuing union strikes in Italy and Europe that could continue to affect logistics operations through October 2025.

A union general strike in Italy, combined with protests, has impacted rail, air, and port services, with additional strikes scheduled at Rome Fiumicino, Milan Linate, Pisa, and Florence airports.

A 48-hour strike by Rotterdam port workers (Oct 8–10) is suspending container operations, impacting Northern European supply chains.

These procedures can result in 24–72 hour delays in shipments, particularly in the automotive and perishable goods sectors.