2025年1月意大利的罢工浪潮将会出现45次跨行业的有计划罢工，影响物流。商家需要提前做好准备

In January 2025, Italy will face a wave of strikes, with 45 planned actions, including January 10th, which is considered a "Black Day for the Transport Sector." These strikes will have a significant impact on the logistics and transportation industries. According to Il Sole 24 Ore, the strikes will be primarily focused on the transport sector, and are expected to severely disrupt logistics and delivery services, posing a major challenge for cross-border e-commerce and international trade.

🔴 Strike Peak: Transportation Paralysis

On January 10th, Italy's national railway company will hold a 24-hour strike, with airport ground staff, bus drivers, cleaners, and others also joining the strike. It is expected that transportation across the country will be almost completely halted on that day. This will lead to:

🚂 Rail Transport Disruption:

Cross-border and domestic deliveries will be obstructed, especially goods requiring rail transport, which will be severely impacted.

✈️ Air Transport Delays: 

Strikes by airport ground staff and cleaners may cause large-scale flight delays or cancellations, damaging the global logistics network and potentially bringing international shipping operations to a standstill.

🚢 Sea Freight Delays: 

The strike by the Naples ferry operators from January 8th to 9th will also impact sea freight logistics, potentially causing interruptions in cargo and passenger transport, particularly affecting e-commerce businesses and supply chain vendors relying on maritime transport.

🔴 Strike Schedule: A Major Concern

In addition to the nationwide strike on January 10th, employees of various railway and bus operators will continue to strike on January 21st, 25th, 26th, and 31st, among other dates. Frequent strikes will continue to disrupt logistics and transportation, and businesses need to be fully prepared to handle potential transportation disruptions and logistics delays.

💡 Business Response Recommendations

• Plan the Supply Chain in Advance: Cross-border e-commerce and international logistics companies should create emergency plans early, allowing extra time to manage potential delays, especially for those relying on Italian ports, railways, and air transport.

• Adjust Transportation Methods Flexibly: Consider using alternative logistics routes through other countries or regions to avoid transport issues caused by Italy’s transport strikes.

• Keep Information Updated: Maintain close contact with transportation providers to receive the latest information on the strikes, helping to prevent unforeseen disruptions to goods delivery.

  
  

🔴 Summary

The strike wave in Italy, especially the transport strike in January, will put significant pressure on logistics and supply chains. Businesses will not only face transportation interruptions but also deal with potential cargo delays, hold-ups, and losses. Therefore, early preparation, efficient logistics resource scheduling, and flexible responses to transportation challenges will be key to minimizing the impact. ⏳