Protests calling for action against soaring living costs and the war were held on the 30th in 50 cities across Italy, with marches and approaches to moored vessels reported in multiple areas, including ports. Although the government’s instructions kept transport disruption smaller than expected, concerns remained about the broader impact on ports.
The labor union USB in Italy called for action against soaring living costs and the war, prompting protests involving tens of thousands of people in 50 cities across the country. The protests spread to port cities, including areas near ports such as Genoa.
Labor unions in multiple countries outside Italy issued a joint statement calling for an end to the wars in the Middle East and the militarization of ports, and demanding that ports not be used to transport weapons or military supplies.
Organizers said that more than 100 ports worldwide took part in the protests, raising concerns about possible disruption to operations in Europe, the Mediterranean region and North America. The government ordered transport workers to return to their workplaces, limiting transport disruption from the general strike to below expectations.
Supply-chain management companies warned customers of possible shipment delays, explaining that the extent of the impact would depend on conditions at ports and terminals. Experts believe the global impact will be limited.