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Farmers’ tractor convoy blocks Ostend Airport access roads in latest anti-Mercosur action

Farmers’ tractor convoy blocks Ostend Airport access roads in latest anti-Mercosur action

A 60-tractor blockade around Ostend Airport on 13 January delayed passenger drop-offs and cargo flows as Belgian farmers escalated protests against the EU–Mercosur deal. Companies relying on Ostend for freight or crew changes should reroute through other gateways and brief staff on modified entry points.

Jan 14, 2026
E411 motorway clean-up forces 55-km detour for trucks despite end of weekend farm barricades

E411 motorway clean-up forces 55-km detour for trucks despite end of weekend farm barricades

Clean-up of burned debris on the E411 after weekend farm protests means a key Brussels-to-Luxembourg artery stays partially shut on 13 January. Heavy-goods vehicles face a 55-kilometre detour, raising fuel costs and threatening delivery schedules for companies with cross-border supply chains.

Jan 14, 2026

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