Swedish Port Strikes

May 16, 2025

AGI News

Please be aware that a series of Swedish port strikes are planned by the Transport and Hamnarbetarförbundet Unions between Wednesday 21st May and Sunday 15th June. The strike will cover various ports, including Gothenburg.

Transport has called for a blockade on Wednesday 21st at 16:00. From Friday 30th May until Sunday 15th June, they have called for strikes at various ports.

Hamnarbetarförbundet has also announced a full strike at all ports from 12:00 to 18:00 on Wednesday 21st May. They have also called for a support strike from Manning companies in the ports. From 09:00 on Thursday 22nd May until 22:30 on Monday 26th May, a full strike will be in place.

Government mediators have been appointed to begin negotiations with the Unions to avert the strike action.

Further updates on the Swedish port strikes will be issued as soon as more information becomes available.

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