Why your grocery bills in Australia could rise due to a workers dispute overseas? Prabhleen Dua explains

In light of shipping delays in Australia caused by the prolonged industrial action by the Dubai-based ports operator DP World, Prabhleen Dua, co-founder of Sydney-based Knoxx Foods, warns about the potential rise in costs of essential goods. In a conversation with SBS Punjabi, she sheds light on the practical impacts of the ongoing shipping delays on Australian businesses and discusses how this is affecting the common man. Tune in to know more...

Prabhleen Dua, co-founder of Sydney based Knoxx Foods, calls for swift government intervention to address the DP world dispute.

Key Points

• DP World is esponsible for about 40% of Australia's container freight.
• The ongoing dispute at Australia's biggest port is resulting in continues delays and disruptions to the supply chain.
• Australian busineses are struggling to cope with delayed imports.

Prabhleen Dua, an Australian business owner, calls for swift government intervention to address the DP World dispute, emphasizing the urgency of the matter, given her company's role as a major supplier to supermarkets, including Woolworths and Coles.

Speaking to SBS Punjabi, she says that many businesses are affected by industrial disputes amidst the Red sea crisis, and they are all urging government intervention for an urgent resolution.

The container that used to cost us $500 in December is now costing us around $1500.

Prabhleen Dua, Knoxx Foods, Sydney

“During a Senate estimates hearing, it was reported that the industrial dispute between the Maritime Workers Union and DP World is incurring costs of '$84 million' per week, leading to a backlog of nearly 55,000 containers at Australian ports,” Ms Dua said.

DP World is responsible for managing 40 percent of Australia's container traffic.

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Impact of DP World dispute on Australian businesses.

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