Industrial Action at Australia Port: February 16, 2021

Posted by Expeditors on Feb 15, 2021 5:32:07 PM

The Victoria International Container Terminal Limited has released a statement on stop work action starting on February 16, 2021. 

This will impact the terminal in Melbourne, Australia.

  • The Maritime Union of Australia intends to stop work for a full 12-hour shift on Friday, 19 February, commencing 6:00pm. This follows notification that work at the Victoria International Container Terminal will stop for a 4-hour period, Tuesday 16 February.
  • Further 12-hour shift bans are threatened for Sunday, 21 February at 6.00 am, following immediately by a 24-hour ban commencing at 18.00, 21 February.
  • From Monday February 22, Victoria International Container Terminal control room will be banned from operating.     

For the full announcement from Victoria International Container Terminal Limited, click here.

Contact your local Expeditors representative for more information and operational assistance.

Topics: Australia, South Asia