Port industrial action will cause significant disruption

We wish to advise that mediation was unsuccessful with regards to the Auckland Port strike.  “Ports of Auckland Chief Executive Tony Gibson confirmed the Bledisloe and Fergusson container terminals, and associated road and rail services, would be closed from 10.30 pm on Thursday 1 December 2011 until 10.30 pm on Monday 5 December 2011.”

Additionally, the Maritime Union of NZ has issued notice of a further possible strike on 8th and 10th of December.

Strikes at Port of Auckland will naturally cause a lot of disruption through this period.  Shipping lines are working through their options, and we understand quite a few are considering diverting to Tauranga.  SB will work through this on a vessel by vessel basis and keep customers informed as best we can on delays and when cargo will be available.

Please contact any of our operators for any further information.