The Maritime Union has advised that they will be taking Protected Industrial Action at DP World Port Botany Terminal, accordingly, the Terminal will be closed on the following dates:
Thursday 4th April from 6.00am, resuming work @ 6.00am Friday 5th April
Wednesday 10th April from 6.00am, resuming work @ 6.00am Thursday 11th April
Wednesday 1st May from 6.00am, resuming work @ 6.00am Thursday 2nd May.
During the above times, there will be no road movements in or out of the terminal.
The following vessels have been immediately impacted:
“Elizabeth S” has now been subcontracted to Patricks.
“YM Vancouver” is sitting outside Botany awaiting instruction as to where it can berth.
“Miami” and “ER Sweden” will be delayed berthing with an unknown ETA at this time.
There will be continued delays with DP World vessels and we will endeavour to keep clients updated with the progress and deliver all containers as soon as possible.