Further update on industrial action at DP World terminals 06/10/23

Please be aware we have received the below update on industrial action from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA):

We have an important announcement regarding upcoming employee claim action that may impact our services.

As per the outcome of the Protected Action Ballot No B2023/920, which was declared on 26 September 2023, we are obligated to inform you about the following actions, in accordance with Section 414(2)(b) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth):

a. Starting on Friday 13 October at 0600, all members of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) whose employment is covered by the terms of the DP World Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2020 will engage in a work stoppage lasting 8 hours.

b. Starting on Friday 13 October at 1400, all members of the CFMMEU whose employment is covered by the terms of the DP World Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2020 will engage in a work stoppage lasting 4 hours.

c. Starting on Friday 13 October at 1800, all members of the CFMMEU whose employment is covered by the terms of the DP World Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2020 will engage in a work stoppage lasting 2 hours.

d. Starting on Friday 13 October at 2000, all members of the CFMMEU whose employment is covered by the terms of the DP World Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2020 will engage in two consecutive work stoppages, each lasting 1 hour.

e. Starting on Friday 13 October at 2200, all members of the CFMMEU whose employment is covered by the terms of the DP World Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2020 will engage in a work stoppage lasting 8 hours.

The below tables set out the majority of the bans that have been notified. There are a number of other bans which have also been notified:

Please note that during this period, there will be no provision of a bus escort at Port Botany. Additionally, the action will exempt cargo care, but only to the extent required to monitor containers on the usual basis.

We understand that this may cause inconvenience, and we assure you that we are working diligently to minimize disruptions to our services. We will make every effort to resume normal operations as soon as possible after the action has concluded.

The employee claim action being taken is in support or advancement of claims made in respect of a proposed Enterprise Agreement.

A note from Ligentia

Unfortunately we have no control over the consequences of these stoppages. Slot availability and turnaround times will severely be impacted and we anticipate delays for the coming days.

While Ligentia will do everything possible to collect containers within the free wharf storage period, we will have no choice but have to pass on any additional costs incurred.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact your Customer team.