# Ongoing Strikes Disrupt Major Australian Ports - Nautical Voice

> Nautical Voice reports that strikes at major Australian ports will continue in the dispute between the Maritime Union of Australia and Qube Ports. Stoppages are scheduled at Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Gladstone, Melbourne and Port Kembla, and eight-hour stoppages will apply when vessels berth.

- Date: 2024-12-20 · published 2024-12-20T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region Australia · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/27004-ongoing-strikes-disrupt-major-australian-ports-nautical-voice
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Stoppages at bulk grain terminals delay vessel loading and can cause supply-chain disruption into January. Delays push up ocean freight costs for Australian grain and fertiliser shipments.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: bullish ▲

## Sources

- nauticalvoice.com: https://nauticalvoice.com/ongoing-strikes-disrupt-major-australian-ports/21331/

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