Dear Clients, As you may have seen in media reports, Fremantle Ports has been notified by the Australian Maritime Officers Union WA (AMOU) that industrial action will take place from SAT 18th AUG @ Fremantle Port. The strike action will take place for 48hrs and will see all traffic into and out of Fremantle Port cease. This will have an impact to both import and export cargo arrival and will also put pressure of future sailings as ships will be pushed outside of schedule. You can read Fremantle Ports communication below. INDUSTRIAL ACTION Fremantle Ports has received notice that vessel traffic service officers and small craft personnel covered by the Marine Services Enterprise Agreement intend to take 48 hours protected industrial action from 5.30am, Sunday August 18 for 48 hours. Fremantle Ports is committed to working with stakeholders and port partners to minimise impacts to them and the community, that might arise from the stoppage. Vessel cargo operations and port logistics operations will not be impacted by this protected industrial action. Vessels at berth within the port will continue their scheduled cargo operations during this period, however ship movements to and from berths may be impacted. Fremantle Ports understands that customers and partners will be keen to see any disruptions to trade minimised. We remain committed to reaching an amicable resolution to this matter, through good faith bargaining and respectful, collaborative discussion. The Small Craft Masters and Vessel Traffic Services Officers employed under the Marine Services Enterprise Agreement voted in late June for protected action through a Protected Action Ballot Order (PABO). As required by the Protected Action Ballot Order, the notice was received late yesterday, three days in advance of the industrial action. We will continue to keep you informed, and should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Senior Manager Commercial Asha Tucker on 9430 3555. Regards, Jamie Allardice General Manager, Commercial and Customer

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