
The Maritime Union of Australia will impose indefinite work bans on mooring and unmooring ships operated by Ocean Network Express at Fremantle Port from November 2. The action affects shipments of Christmas goods to Western Australia and exports of farmers' fruit and vegetables.
The bans follow a dispute over pay and conditions.
Carrier restrictions at Fremantle can raise freight costs and delay agricultural exports from Western Australia. The effect on grain and feed prices is likely to be small.
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