We have received further updates today from the DP World on the protected industrial action.

Please see below:

DPW Sydney:

DP World Terminal 24 HR Closures

  • 0600hrs Friday 27th of October to 0600hrs Saturday 28th October.
  • 0600hrs Monday 30th October to 0600hrs Tuesday 31st October.
  • 0600hrs Friday 03rd November to 0600hrs Saturday 04th November.

Note – All Road and Rail operations will close on these days.

DP World Terminal Daily Stoppages

Monday 23rd October through to Sunday 29th October:

  • Road operations will close between 0400hrs and 0600hrs – last slots before closure at 0200hrs, first slots after closure at 0600hrs.
  • Road operations will close between 1200hrs and 1400hrs – last slots before closure at 1000hrs, first slots after closure at 1400hrs.
  • Road operations will close again between 2000hrs until 2200hrs – last slots before closure at 1800hrs, first slots after closure at 2200hrs.

Monday 30th October through to Monday 06th November:

  • Road operations will close between 0500hrs and 0600hrs – last slots before closure at 0300hrs, first slots after closure at 0600hrs.
  • Road operations will close between 1300hrs and 1400hrs – last slots before closure at 1100hrs, first slots after closure at 1400hrs.
  • Road operations will close again between 2100hrs until 2200hrs – last slots before closure at 1900hrs, first slots after closure at 2200hrs.

DPW Melbourne:

DP World Terminal Daily Stoppages

Monday 30th October through to Monday 6th November:

  • Road operations will close between 0400hrs and 0600hrs – last slots before closure at 0200hrs, first slots after closure at 0600hrs.
  • Road operations will close between 1200hrs and 1400hrs – last slots before closure at 1000hrs, first slots after closure at 1400hrs.
  • Road operations will close again between 2000hrs until 2200hrs – last slots before closure at 1800hrs, first slots after closure at 2200hrs.
  • 8-hr work halt after ship docks.
  • Bans on overtime, extensions and upgrades.

We will continue to monitor the situation and as always, we will notify you of any impacted deliveries.


Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact your local Kerry representative.