Wharf and Transport Delays

We would like to advise our valued customers of the current extreme pressure on Victorian transport solutions causing major delays for both LCL and FCL deliveries.

The wharf operations have been battling a combination of backlog and staff shortage, due to the recent surge of the Omicron variant, in addition to the extensive roadworks currently taking place around the Westgate Bridge, the Eastern Freeway and elsewhere.

Normal transit times and delivery windows are not observed. however please rest assured that our dedicated staff will be in contact with you to provide timely updates and alternative solutions whenever possible.
Should you have any questions in regards to the above, please do not hesitate to contact your DEAN World Cargo Account Manager.

Patrick and MUA agree 4-year enterprise agreement

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association have recently received the following advice from Patrick:

Patrick Terminals can confirm that an in-principle agreement has been reached with the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) for a new 4-year enterprise agreement.

The agreement will now need to be voted on by the MUA members before being ratified by the Fair Work Commission. 

Patrick Terminals is very pleased with the outcome. The new agreement has achieved the removal of restrictive recruitment conditions and also delivered other much-needed flexibilities for the Patrick operations across all four terminals.

Patrick Terminals looks forward to the endorsement of the agreement by the MUA members and four years of industrial stability on our waterfront. 

Should you have any questions in regards to the above, please do not hesitate to contact your DEAN World Cargo Account Manager.