In a statement, the Australian Maritime Alliance announced a new round of protected strike operations atDP World’s Australian ports.DP World Group called on unions to “return to the negotiating table” and noted that ongoing industrial operations “caused serious delays and disruptions in Australia’s import and export supply chain.”

DP World said the interruptions and delays caused by the strike action would have an uncomfortable impact on countless families across the country or the preparation for the upcoming holiday. The company has been negotiating in good faith and showing flexibility, but efforts to make progress in the negotiations have met with ongoing resistance. The position of the Maritime Alliance department of MUA is firm, demanding approval of all requests, which has put considerable financial pressure on the company, affecting customers and the Australian logistics network, ultimately affecting the common people.

DP World still said it is committed to finding a solution and hopes the Maritime Alliance department will suspend any planned industrial action during negotiations.The Australian Shipping Association has expressed its support for DP World in the dispute and called on the MUA to resume negotiations.

Maersk has also updated the early warning of DP World Australia’s industrial operations, informing that DP World Australia has received notifications from CFMMEU (the Australian Maritime Union branch) before November 6, 2023, of additional protected industrial operations targeting each of the Australian ports in its following ports.

Carriers with recent shipments to Australia must pay close attention to the delays and impacts of strike activities on freight transportation to avoid unnecessary losses.