Notice to Importers and Exporters
National Work Stoppage by MUA
All Cargoes
Dear Customer,
We have been advised by both our stevedores, DP World and Patrick that the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) is conducting an illegal stoppage in all ports of Australia from 10.30 am this morning.
This will affect all cargo operations in all ports in Australia.
Vessels that will be immediately affected by these delays, vessels either alongside in port now, or due tomorrow are listed below.
| Service | Vessel | Port |
| AEA1 | CSCL Chiwan V0146N | Brisbane |
| AEA1 | OOCL Yokohama V033N | Sydney |
| ASA | Santa Felicita V1277 | Sydney |
| AEA2 | CSCL Ningbo V0071 | Sydney |
| AEA2 | Astoria Bridge V013N | Melbourne |
| AAA2 | OOCL Panama V040N | Fremantle |
| AAA1 | Northern Divinity V310N | Fremantle |
| AAA2 | Bunga Raya Lapan V114N | Melbourne |
| AAA1 | OOCL Melbourne V108N | Brisbane |
We are working with our stevedores to give utmost flexibility as possible to accept late deliveries for those vessels that are alongside at present, when the stoppage is resolved.
This issue is unfortunately beyond our control, we will work closely with you to minimize the affects of this stoppage on your important cargo. We will also post an update for you on Monday.
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is one of the world's leading container transport and logistics service providers, with more than 280 offices in 55 countries. Linking Asia, Europe, North America, the Mediterranean, Indian Sub-Continent, Middle East and Australia/New Zealand, OOCL offers transportation services to all major east/west trading economies of the world.
Yours faithfully,
OOCL (Australia) Pty Ltd.
