Argentinian ports face 12-hour shutdown amid nationwide protest

Port, pilot and marine services to halt on 11 February; bunker deliveries expected to face short delays.

IMAGE: Containers stack up on the deck of the freight ship in the port of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Getty Images.

All Argentinian ports are set to face a 12-hour operational disruption today, 11 February, from 12:00 to 24:00 local time, due to a nationwide workers’ protest.

The action has been called by multiple labour unions, including the General Union, in protest against a new labour reform bill currently under discussion in Congress, Antares Ship Agents said.

During the strike period, port and port-related services are expected to be severely limited or fully suspended.

Regarding bunkering operations, a source said disruptions and delays are anticipated. Some bunker deliveries may also pause during the afternoon, but no major impact is expected.

"They may stop [bunkering] during the afternoon. That is all. Pilot boats will also stop, so vessels will be delayed anyway,” the source adds.

By Gautamee Hazarika

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