News / New round of industrial action to hit DP World Freemantle on Xmas Day

A torrid year for Australia’s ports and shipping will be capped by a futher round of industrial action at DP World Fremantle – beginning on Christmas Day.

The action, by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), includes a range of work restrictions and a ban on overtime until 2 January.

DP World Australia said it “regretted the impact it would have on customers’ businesses”, and remains “committed to reaching a new enterprise agreement that delivers improved productivity”.

The terminal operator thought it had ...