On Friday, September 4, 2026, port workers in Rotterdam will go on strike between 11:15 AM and 7:00 PM. The strike is expected to have direct consequences for various container terminals and depots in the Port of Rotterdam.
At several terminals, truck handling will be halted for part of the day. Other locations will remain operational, but extra congestion may occur there as transport flows shift.
Which terminals will be affected?
Based on the most recent information, this is the expected situation for Friday, September 4:
RWG
Truck handling will proceed as planned.
APM Terminals MVII
The last available time slot for trucks is from 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM. After that, the first available time slot is from 11:00 PM to 11:59 PM.
RST
No truck handling between 10:30 AM and 7:30 PM. On Saturday, the terminal will remain open until 2:00 PM to clear any backlogs.
RSC Rotterdam
No truck handling between 10:30 AM and 8:00 PM. The terminal is expected to be operational again around 9:30 PM.
ECT Delta
The terminal will close for truck handling. The exact times for stopping and resuming operations are not yet known.
Euromax
Truck handling will also be interrupted here. Exact times will follow.
HPD2
Impact is expected, but the extent and any potential closure have not yet been definitively confirmed.
QTerminals Kramer
The terminal is currently assessing how many employees will participate in the strike. In the event of high participation, the terminal may close temporarily.
STAR
Expects operational disruptions but cannot yet estimate their extent.
Hapag-Lloyd Depot / HGT Rotterdam Depot
Truck handling is expected to continue.
UWT
Truck handling is expected to continue.
The situation may still change in the run-up to Friday. Even terminals and depots that currently expect to remain open may still face restrictions.
Extra congestion before and after the strike
In addition to the temporary closures, we expect extra congestion in the hours before the strike and after work resumes. Transporters will attempt to pick up or deliver containers earlier, while backlogs will need to be cleared simultaneously afterward.
This may also result in longer waiting times at terminals that remain open.
For companies with sea freight via Rotterdam, this means that planned container movements on Friday, September 4, and possibly also in the following weekend, may experience delays.
Account for delays in your planning
Do you have containers planned around Friday, September 4? Please take extra waiting times, limited time slots, and possible changes in truck planning into account. Additionally, check the latest information from the relevant terminal or depot, as opening hours and operational restrictions may still change.
Van der Helm Logistics is monitoring developments in the Port of Rotterdam. If changes affect your shipments, we will coordinate with you where necessary.