DP World’s Australian ports are facing worse labor relations with the Maritime Union, raising the prospect of renewed strikes. That will have an impact on supply chains that use containerized freight shipments and could be a significant issue for perishable goods such as meat, conditions-sensitive products including wine and for integrated supply chains including packaging. The strikes also come after devastating fires may also have damaged supply chains in Australia. Shipments to the U.S. illustrate the potential problem, with containerized exports to the U.S. from the ports affected by...
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