French Port Strikes 2026: Logistics Paralysis in Le Havre and Marseille Hits Supply Chains Across Europe
Unexpected strikes in the ports of Le Havre and Marseille-Fos in May 2026 paralyzed key logistics hubs in Western Europe, generating significant disruptions to supply chains across the continent. The lack of advance notice by CGT and FOMM headquarters has prevented logistics companies from contingency planning. The situation poses heightened financial risks for SMEs in the TSL sector and manufacturing companies operating under just-in-time models.









