# strike risk

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Strike risk is the exposure to labour stoppages at transport operators, logistics facilities, or manufacturing sites that disrupt the supply chain.

Strike risk is the exposure to labour stoppages at transport operators, logistics facilities, or manufacturing sites that disrupt the supply chain. It becomes most acute during collective bargaining periods or in regions with strong union traditions – particularly at ports, railways, and air cargo handlers. Consequences typically include delivery delays, short-notice capacity shortages, and additional costs from rerouting or emergency storage. In cargo insurance and risk management, strike risk is treated as a distinct category, commonly covered through SRCC clauses (strikes, riots, and civil commotions), which sets it apart from technical or mechanical failure risks.

**Source:** [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/strike.asp](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/strike.asp)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | strike risk |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 95 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/strike.asp |

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