Svitzer Australia - FWC Hearing remains in progress – UPDATE 11

Freight & Trade Alliance and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received advice from Svitzer Australia that as at 5.30pm AEDT today (17 November 2022), the Fair Work Commission (FWC) is still hearing submissions.

In parallel, FTA / APSA have engaged with container port operators nationally to gain an understanding of contingency arrangements.

While variations exist on a port by port basis due to unique circumstances, many intend to move vessels from berth to anchor in the coming hours should the lockout continue OR in the event of no outcome from the FWC with proceedings to continue tomorrow.

We remain hopeful of a (positive) outcome this evening - in the event that the lockout stands or no decision is made tonight, FTA / APSA will provide further detail on known contingency arrangements.

Further notices::

Svitzer Lock Out - Implications for Insurers and Suppliers
Paul Zalai interview with Ross Greenwood Sky News

Svitzer Australia - Maritime Unions temporarily suspend industrial action – UPDATE 10
Svitzer Australia - Fair Work Commission hearing deferred – UPDATE 9
Svitzer Australia - Fair Work Commission hearing today – UPDATE 8
Svitzer Australia - Fair Work Commission steps in to review lockout – UPDATE 7
Svitzer Australia - drastic measure to lockout all crews - UPDATE 6
Svitzer Australia - Protected Industrial Action - UPDATE 5
Svitzer Australia - Protected Industrial Action - UPDATE 4
Svitzer Australia - Protected Industrial Action - UPDATE 3
Svitzer Australia - Protected Industrial Action - UPDATE 2
Svitzer Australia Industrial Action Update for Customers & Stakeholders - 9 November 

Paul Zalai - Director FTA | Secretariat APSA | Director GSF