Strike by Argentina’s maritime workers prevents ships from entering and leaving grains ports

The duration of the strike and the number of vessels affected were not immediately clear.

August 04, 2026 17:02

BUENOS AIRES: A strike by ​maritime workers is preventing ships from entering and leaving Argentina’s grains ports, the ‌country’s exporter’s ‌and ​processing ‌chamber ⁠CIARA-CEC said ​on Tuesday, ⁠disrupting commercial activity at a major hub for the country’s ⁠agricultural exports.

Argentina ‌is ‌one of ​the ‌world’s top ‌exporters of soymeal, soy oil and corn, with most ‌shipments moving through ports along the ⁠Parana ⁠River.