Nationwide strike in Italy may limit international transport capacity in week 17

A nationwide strike taking place in Italy from 20 to 25 April 2026 may cause delays to international transport operations.

The strike may lead to disruptions to road and rail transport within Italy as well as to port operations. The strike will run from Monday 20 April to Saturday 25 April, but its effects may also extend into the following week.

Potential transport disruptions may also impact DHL Freight services, as a significant share of traffic to and from Italy is handled via intermodal transport, where trailers are transported part of the journey by rail. This may result in delays to collections and deliveries during week 17.

DHL Freight measures

DHL Freight is closely monitoring the situation in cooperation with its transport and logistics partners and is taking the necessary measures to minimize delays and secure transport capacity. Shipments will be moved to the next available departures without any action required from customers.

We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause.

Shipment progress can be tracked via the myDHLfreight portal.