Strikes by Portugal’s Port Authorities Staff are causing widespread disruption across major Portuguese ports, with multiple strike dates set through November and December and resulting delays to key services.

Renewed strike action by Portugal’s Port Authorities Staff is set to cause disruption across all major Portuguese ports over the coming weeks. The strikes will take place on the following dates:

• 21–22 November 2025
• 25–26 November 2025
• 28–29 November 2025
• 2–3 December 2025
• 8–9 December 2025
• 12–13 December 2025

The industrial action is expected to affect a number of port functions, including pilot boats, tugs, bridge operations, mooring, and waste removal, depending on the location. Current operational impacts include:

• Lisbon (PTLIS) and Setúbal (PTSET): Disruption to pilot boat services
• Leixões (PTLEI): Disruption to pilot boats, tugs, bridge operations, mooring, and waste removal

These issues have already contributed to schedule delays across Portuguese services. As of early week 36, the following variances against proforma were recorded:

• M/V ELBTOWER (PGE): 9 days
• M/V CONTAINERSHIPS ARCTIC (PGE): 6 days
• M/V FAITH (PGW): 7 days

Woodland Group continues to monitor the situation closely and will make further schedule adjustments if required.

Further updates will be issued as more information becomes available. If you need support or wish to discuss how these disruptions may affect your shipments, please contact your Woodland representative.