Measuring Oz infrastructure readiness…

The Maersk Shekou is being repaired before its departure to Port Klang, while the injured Leeuwin crew have been discharged from the hospital.

After a strong wind suddenly started blowing, the Maersk Shekou collided with the STS Leeuwin while manoeuvring at the Fremantle Patrick Terminal.

The planned 48-hour strike was cancelled after successful negotiations between Fremantle Ports and Marine Services employees resolved the dispute.

Fremantle Ports faces potential further disruptions as Vessel Traffic Services officers and Small Craft personnel plan a 48-hour strike starting 25 August.

Fremantle Ports faces a two-day strike, affecting vessel traffic services and delaying the berthing of incoming container ships and departures.

The Container Transport Alliance Australia reported that the IT outage on Friday briefly impacted container logistics, including terminals, export cut-offs, and empty container parks.