The blockade of the port by climate activists protesting against ocean cruise tourism causes hundreds of thousands of euros in damage

By: Trademagazin Date: 2024. 08. 27. 11:09

The Extinction Rebellion (XR) climate protection group’s blockade against cruise ships in the port city of IJmuiden leading to Amsterdam could cause up to 800,000 euros (315 million forints) of damage per ship, the Dutch press reported on Tuesday, citing the Amsterdam port authority.

On behalf of the Amsterdam city council, Cas van Berkel warned that if XR continues its actions, damages of up to millions can be expected, and emphasized that the group’s activities are illegal.

“An important shipping route has been blockaded. They chain themselves to the lock and a specialized police unit has to do the not at all dangerous job of extrication”

– he stated.

The world’s largest sea lock is located in IJmuiden, which supports ship traffic from the North Sea to Amsterdam, which is not far away.

On Monday, the ocean liner Disney Dreams already announced that the ship will not dock in Amsterdam, where it was supposed to arrive at the beginning of September, due to the possible blockade.