MEDIA RELEASE – For Immediate Release

7 March 2012

CBAFF welcomes port decision as 'common sense approach'

Ports of Auckland's decision to introduce competitive stevedoring was the only way to avoid further damage to New Zealand's international reputation, says the Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand.

Customer Advisory: An update from Tony Gibson

With a further strike notice received from the Maritime Union last Thursday (the tenth strike since December), we are now preparing for a period of 14 days continuous disruption to Port operations, from 7.00am this Friday, 24 February, through to 7.00am on Friday 9 March.

Today I’m sending you the first of a regular set of emails on the current labour dispute, to update you on current developments and actions, progress underway to achieve a sustainable solution to the labour issues at the Port, and provisions in place to mitigate impacts on the flow of goods through the supply chain.

With the possibility of extended action we are working closely with customers, stakeholders and the wider freight industry to assist in managing supply chain impacts. In addition to the meetings we’re having each day, I’m conscious that regular, open communications with our wider group of customers and stakeholders is vital to that.

10 February 2012

Customer Advisory

Maritime Union of New Zealand – Local 13 (MUNZ) has announced a 9th strike from 07:00 24th February 2012 to 07:00 2nd March 2012.

Partnership at Work

The 6th World Cargo Symposium continues its focus on moving the industry from talk to action. The 2011 event attracted over 1,000 key decision makers from the cargo supply chain. Attend the 2012 event to see our progress and what actions are being pursued; network with your peers and the industry's experts and leaders; and learn about current issues and keep abreast with industry trends.

Date and Location

March 13 - March 15, 2012

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Shangri-La Hotel

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