Hutchison Terminal Port Botany Suspends Operations
Stockwell international had been notified from Hutchison’s that the terminal at Port Botany is now the second container terminal to suspend operations due to positive COVID-19 case in less then a week.
Last week DP World’s Botany terminal shut down after a COVID-19 case was detected.
The announcement from Hutchison’s said “Operations will be impacted this week with some shifts affected by employees away in isolation or awaiting test results,” the notification said.
“We are working to restore full capability as quickly as possible but some landside operations will be limited during the week.”
Hutchison’s yard will be closed Monday 20th September form 06:00 – 15:00.
AS CAROLINA has been amended to Thursday 23/09/2021 – 23:59 availability.
OOCL KUALA LUMPUR has been suspended until further notice.
Stockwell International will keep you up to date as information becomes available. For concerns please call your sales representative on 1300 786 768 or [email protected]
Xiamen COVID-19 Lockdown
Stockwell International has been advised that due to rising COVID-19 cases in Xiamen the local government has placed the whole city into lockdown immediately until further notice. This lockdown extends to all freight and logistics.
Please keep in mind this will affect goods coming in and out and will cause delays and further congestion.
Stockwell International will endeavour to keep you up to date with the latest information as it becomes available.
For further questions, please contact us on 1300 786 468 or [email protected]
Industrial Action
Stockwell International have been advised that Patrick Terminals in Perth and Melbourne will undergo Protected Industrial Action. The Terminals will undertake a stoppage of work during a period of time outlined below.
Melbourne Terminal
Issue: Upcoming MUA Protected action – 23rd / 25th & 26th September
Short Description: Upcoming MUA Protected action – 23rd / 25th & 26th September
Please be advised there will be MUA protected action over the following days.
1 x 4hr stoppage on Thursday 23rd September from 0300-0700hrs
1 x 8hr stoppage on Thursday 23rd September from 1100-1900hrs
1 x 4hr stoppage on Saturday 25th September from 0300-0700hrs
1 x 8hr stoppage on Saturday 25th September from 1100-1900hrs
1 x 4hr stoppage on Sunday 26th September from 0300-0700hrs
1 x 8hr stoppage on Sunday 26th September from 1100-1900hrs
Fremantle Terminal
Issue: Notice of Protected Industrial Action at Patrick – Fremantle Terminal
Short Description: Patrick Terminals have been served with further “Protected Industrial Action (PIA)” notifications from the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA).
Details of this action at Fremantle Terminal is noted below:
- A stoppage of work of 48 hours duration commencing at 2300hrs on Friday, 24 Sep 2021.
This action is in addition to the current ban on the allocation of employees during certain roster phases and will continue to limit the availability of labour to conduct stevedoring and road operations.
Patrick Terminals has been actively working towards a solution with the MUA that was fair and reasonable for all parties and we are disappointed in the MUA’s approach in taking PIA at this stage in the discussions.
Our key priority is to minimise the impact on our customers and the critical Australian supply chain. We will maintain a high level of communication with you in relation to any impact.
Issue Impact: Patrick Terminal gates will close at 2240hrs Friday, 24 Sep 2021 and reopen for R&D operations 2245hrs Sunday, 26 Sep 2021.
For further questions, please contact us on 1300 786 468 or [email protected]
