# Qube Ports faces more strikes across Australia - Splash247

> 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.

- Date: 2024-12-20 · published 2024-12-20T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region Australia · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/27001-qube-ports-faces-more-strikes-across-australia-splash247
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

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.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: bullish ▲

## Sources

- splash247.com: https://splash247.com/qube-ports-faces-more-strikes-across-australia/

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