Farmer protests: Blockades lifted as traffic disruptions ease at Antwerp port

The port authority stated on its website that the traffic disruptions at Antwerp port due to farmers' protests have ended.

PHOTO: A huge container ship is being unloaded with cranes at a container terminal in Antwerp, Belgium. Getty Images

Last night, the port authority published an update stating that the "blockades in the port have been lifted. There are currently no further disruptions due to the protests in the area."

Antwerp port was experiencing traffic disruptions yesterday due to farmers' demonstrations in and around the port complex.

Filter blockades were reported at various locations at Antwerp Port yesterday as protests caused severe disruptions to traffic. The port authority urged farmers to keep a lane open for traffic to pass.

Hordes of farmers had arrived on tractors to protest at Antwerp port yesterday, demanding better working conditions and pay. A wave of similar demonstrations has been taking place across Europe. 

Despite the protests, bunkering in the port was largely unaffected, according to a source.

By Manjula Nair

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