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News / Svitzer tug crews' industrial action causes more pain for Aussie shippers

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The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has launched a fresh round of industrial action, this time against Maersk-owned tugboat operator Svitzer.

The union conducted three work stoppages in Melbourne and Westernpoint on Friday, totalling 12 hours.

In a notice to customers, Svitzer said it was “currently reviewing ...

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