The port of Felixstowe, which has been on strike for eight days from August 21, has yet to reach an agreement with port operator Hutchison Ports.

Sharon Graham, secretary general of Unite, which represents striking workers, pointed out that if the felix Dock and Railway Company, the port operator, which is owned by Hutchison Ports UK Ltd, does not raise the quotation，strike likely to last until year-end.

In negotiations on August 8, the port operator offered a 7% pay rise and a one-off payment of £500 (about 600 euros), but the union refused to settle.

In a statement on Aug. 23, Sharon Graham noted, “In 2021, port operators’ profits are at their highest levels in recent years, and dividends are good. So shareholders are well-earned, while workers come It’s a pay cut.

Meanwhile, it was the first strike at the port of Felixstowe since 1989, with ships continuing to delay and severely disrupt the supply chain. According to a new report from global information technology firm IQAX, 18 ships have so far been delayed due to strikes, while US business news channel CNBC reported that it could take about two months to clear the backlog.

Maersk announced that the strike has affected logistics operations in and out of the UK. Maersk said: “We have taken contingency measures to deal with the situation in Felixstowe, including changing the port of the vessel and adjusting the schedule to maximize the use of available labor when the strike ends immediately.” Maersk also said: “Once the strike After the resumption of normal work, the carrier’s transportation demand is expected to be at a very high level, so customers are encouraged to book as soon as possible.” The arrival time of some ships will be advanced or delayed, and some ships will be suspended from calling at the Port of Felixstowe for early unloading. The specific arrangements are as follows: