A massive IT outage has disabled computers globally, causing websites, airports, banks, and ports to go offline.
Among those affected, the Port of Felixstowe reported issues as a result of the IT outage on 19 July, according to the BBC.
The Port of Rotterdam, conversely, has reported that its vital process for handling maritime traffic in the port remains unaffected by the IT disruption caused by a software update from CrowdStrike.
The Harbour Master Division and nautical service providers remain operational. All crucial processes in the port continue without interruption. However, some companies in the port, including a container terminal, are experiencing issues due to the disruption and have adjusted their processes while working on a longer-term solution.
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Moreover, Baltic Hub has also informed that on the morning of 19 July, the terminal was affected by difficulties caused by an operating systems failure.
The failure was global in nature and involved a third-party software provider used by Baltic Hub, however, the operation of most systems at the terminal has been restored.
In June this year, Baltic Hub commenced construction works for the new T3 terminal in Poland.
