NSW Ports CEO Marika Calfas provides an update on industrial action at Port Botany, COVID-19 trends and ongoing investment in the ports supply chain.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have witnessed its widespread effects on virtually every sector of the economy. One of the notable successes of this period has been the resilience of the ports and freight supply chain. Port Botany and Port Kembla have demonstrated their important role as key trade gateways servicing NSW.
In recent weeks however, significant delays at Port Botany's container terminals have impacted capacity, productivity, reliability and cost throughout the NSW container supply chain.
While we welcome news that protected industrial action at DP World Australia and Patrick Terminals at Port Botany has been suspended to allow enterprise bargaining to continue, it is critical that these agreements are finalised without further industrial action, to ensure our ports and supply chains continue the efficient flow of goods to support NSW and Australia and avoid further impacting on the NSW economy during this difficult economic period. … read more