Unfortunately there continues to be a container backlog, induced by industrial action, in Sydney at the moment. That backlog has been aggravated by recent bad weather. It may get worse given the likelihood of new industrial action. … [Read more...]
Extreme container disruption continues in Sydney despite industrial cease fire
Ocean shipping and the landside container supply chain in to and out of Sydney both remain extremely disrupted despite the cease fire between the union and stevedores. Industrial action from a few weeks ago is the root cause of the ongoing … [Read more...]
Industrial dispute pause is welcome but disruption is ongoing
Late-breaking news that there has been a pause in the industrial dispute between the Maritime Union of Australia and Patrick Terminals has been welcomed by Shipping Australia. However, union-induced industrial disruption will continue. Commenting … [Read more...]
Industrial action causes widespread liner service disruption
Shipping Australia condemns the waterfront industrial action that has caused such severe disruption that liner shipping companies are increasingly being forced to reduce their services to and from Australia. News has come that the increasing … [Read more...]
Waterfront “go slows” and work restrictions are crippling Australia, so Shipping Australia supports Patrick’s bid to terminate industrial action
An application to the Fair Work Commission by container terminal operator Patrick Terminals to terminate industrial action is strongly supported by Shipping Australia. “Any disruption to trade at our ports causes harm to Australian businesses, … [Read more...]