Recently, the Italian Ministry of Transport issued a notice regarding a new round of transportation strikes. Following the brief railway workers' strike on January 10th, both the Italian railway system and the Milan public transport system will face new strike actions on January 25th-26th and January 31st, respectively. This news undoubtedly adds uncertainty for cross-border e-commerce sellers and freight forwarders. This article will focus on analyzing the potential impact of these strikes on cross-border e-commerce logistics, helping sellers prepare in advance.

1. Railway Workers' Strike: Disruptions to Cargo Transport and Increased Risk of Logistics Delays

   
   

   The strike will begin on the evening of January 25th at 21:00 and last until 20:59 on January 26th, lasting 24 hours. The unions have announced that the strike will involve both railway and freight transport sectors, with all railway workers (including drivers, conductors, and dispatchers) participating.
   

   
   

   
   

   2. Milan Public Transport Strike: Impact on Warehousing, Distribution, and Last-Mile Services

• As Italy's commercial and logistics hub, the suspension of Milan's public transport system will directly affect the cross-border e-commerce supply chain, particularly warehousing and distribution. On January 31st, Milan public transport company employees will conduct a 24-hour strike. While the specific service hours have not been announced, the following impacts should not be overlooked:

Warehouse Pickup Delays: The suspension of public transport in Milan may prevent warehouse staff from picking up or delivering goods on time, especially for those warehouses and delivery personnel who rely on buses or the metro. Sellers relying on Milan-based warehouses may experience delays in order processing.

Last-Mile Delivery Challenges: The suspension of public transport may also affect last-mile delivery. Goods in Milan may face challenges in transportation, with delivery personnel unable to reach customer addresses on time, resulting in order delays or even missed deliveries.

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