DP World port strikes continue through January as talks have stalled.

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Unfortunately, the recent discussions between DP World management and Union officials have resulted in no resolution to the damaging strikes. We have received updated notices of further industrial action; read on for more details.

In our December Connected, read updates on the port strikes, shipping delays, shipping infrastructure fee increases and planning for Chinese New Year

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We have been advised that the protected industrial action has been extended to 12th December.

Delays continue at Australian Ports due to cyber-attack and strikes at DP World Terminals.

6th November, 2023 We have previously mentioned the increasing number of blank sailings which the shipping lines put in during

In this edition of Connected, read further details about the MUA Industrial Action, Qantas cargo delays, blank sailings are still continuing and a new sea freight service Ex Nansha, China.