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Maritime Union of Australia members plan further stoppages at Qube Ports terminals in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Gladstone, Melbourne and Port Kembla. Port Kembla faces 13 rolling stoppages between December 20 and January 3, affecting grain, coal and fertiliser handling.
Stoppages at bulk grain terminals delay Australian grain and fertiliser exports, which can tighten nearby shipping schedules and raise freight costs. The effect on world prices depends on how long the dispute lasts.
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