The strike wave in the UK is not over yet. Postal couriers and customs personnel also strike. This not only affects the country, but also the Dutch economy. “The strike wave affects the entire business community and ultimately the consumer as well,” says Harry Brockhoff of the Anglo-Dutch Chamber of Commerce.
“All companies are affected by these strikes and the delays will only get worse in the supply chain,” says Brockhoff. According to him, companies that transport fresh produce in particular “will see an immediate impact”. ‘But eventually, other companies will also be affected and suffer damage. Delays always cost money and affect businesses and consumers alike. It affects everyone, so it’s not a good thing.’
Dilemma
Brockhoff doesn’t yet know how much it will cost. “But the damage is obviously enormous,” he says. “The UK economy has been through Brexit, then Covid, now geopolitics. This has led to a lot of inflation. This is a common problem and a huge dilemma.’
He continues: ‘We are always in talks with local embassies and chambers of commerce and express our concerns. We continue to argue that we should continue to negotiate to resolve these issues. (…) We are worried about the next few weeks, as there is still no sign that it will end anytime soon.’
Source: BNR
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