Purpose: This article provides updates on the ongoing strikes and their potential impact on transportation and delivery services. Additional information from carriers will be added as it becomes available.
Carriers Affected per Market
France
Chronopost
Chronopost has shared information about the disruptions expected in several regions due to strikes and blockades.
Friday, November 15
- Cannet-des-Maures (83): Roadblock at a roundabout by agricultural unions (FDSEA and JA 83).
Monday, November 18
- Île-de-France, Yvelines (78): Gathering of farmers near Vélizy-Villacoublay airport.
- La Rochelle (17): Protest with agricultural machinery in front of the prefecture, expected to last two to three days.
- Albi (81): Filtering operation on RN-88 at the Arquipeyre roundabout to inspect products from abroad.
- Somme (80): Gathering in front of the prefecture.
- Montpellier (34): Protest activity in the city center.
- Strasbourg (67): Blockade of the Pont de l’Europe until 10 PM, halting traffic in both directions across all lanes. Alsace farmers called on their German counterparts to join.
- Mâcon (71): Filtering operation at the Rond-Point de l’Europe to protest MERCOSUR agreements.
- Landes (40): Slow-moving convoys on key roads, including Mont-de-Marsan and Dax bypasses and at the Bégaar roundabout.
- Tarbes (65): Action in front of the prefecture.
Tuesday, November 19
- Protests are expected to intensify, with potential blockades of purchasing hubs in departments such as 46, 81, 82, 12, 34, 32, 65, and 31.
- Le Boulou (66): Filtering operation at the A9 toll for light vehicles, with a blockade for trucks traveling from Spain to France. Potential free toll operations, flyers distribution, and inspections of foreign truck cargo.
- National Day of Action: Coordinated protests in front of prefectures, including:
- Guéret (23), Pau (64), La Rochelle (17), Agen (47), and Auch (32).
- Possible blockades at logistics hubs, such as Système-U (Fontenay-le-Comte, 85) and Intermarché (Gournay-Loizé, 79).
- Mont-de-Marsan (40): Gatherings in front of the prefecture.
Key Advices
To minimize disruptions:
- Stay informed through the carrier's regular updates.
- Allow extra time for deliveries to affected regions.