Svitzer consults on proposed exit of Jackson and Geelong

Pictured: a Svitzer employee watches a Svitzer tug; Credit; photo supplied by Svitzer

Towage provider Svitzer Australia has advised customers that it has announced to employees that it is consulting on a proposal to exit the ports of Jackson (Sydney Harbour) and Geelong following “significant financial losses” in both ports.

Svitzer Australia advised customers that it will continue to provide towage services in both ports until the conclusion of the consultation process and the decision is...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/svitzer-consults-on-proposed-exit-of-jackson-and-geelong/

Waterfront union strikes at Fremantle, Kwinana and Port Botany

Pictured: an example of a tug underway before a container-wharf. This particular tug is actually at the Port of Oakland in the US. Photo: Photo Ronan Furuta from UnSplash

Shipping Australia is sad to note that there continues to be disruptive strike action by the unions during the current health and economic crisis. 

A notice of Protected Industrial Action was issued by the Maritime Union of Australia to towage provider Svitzer Australia earlier this week with industrial action yesterday as...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/waterfront-union-strikes-at-fremantle-kwinana-and-port-botany/

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