Rail bidders face further delays

After a strong wind suddenly started blowing, the Maersk Shekou collided with the STS Leeuwin while manoeuvring at the Fremantle Patrick Terminal.

The planned 48-hour strike was cancelled after successful negotiations between Fremantle Ports and Marine Services employees resolved the dispute.

Fremantle Ports faces potential further disruptions as Vessel Traffic Services officers and Small Craft personnel plan a 48-hour strike starting 25 August.

Fremantle Ports faces a two-day strike, affecting vessel traffic services and delaying the berthing of incoming container ships and departures.

The Container Transport Alliance Australia reported that the IT outage on Friday briefly impacted container logistics, including terminals, export cut-offs, and empty container parks.

The Australian Government allocates AU$33.5 million for the Westport project, relocating container trade from Fremantle to Kwinana.