Following news yesterday that industrial action could be extending into November, DP World has called on the CFMEU-MUA Division to return to the bargaining table.
Discussions between the parties were scheduled to take place 17-19 October, however those meetings did not eventuate with the union declaring an escalation of action.
DP World suggest that as a result of protected industrial action, the timeline to offload a ship has now been extended to 7-8 days in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Fremantle terminals, up significantly from the usual 2 days.
DP World latest Media Statement 23.10.23: https://www.mgllog.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DPWorldMediaStatement231023.pdf