Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Calandra

Protests targeting the Israeli shipping line Zim have intensified at Port Botany and the Port of Melbourne, raising the alarm about potential future disruptions as more Zim vessels are set to dock in Australia. On November 11, 2023, pro-Palestinian activists assembled at Port Botany to obstruct the arrival of the 'Contship Dax'. The protest was organized by the Palestine Justice Movement Sydney and Trade Unionists for Palestine, who announced their plans on November 3 in anticipation of the ship’s docking. In light of the demonstrations, NSW Police issued warnings to transport operators, advising them to refrain from transporting Zim-branded containers along Foreshore Road during the protests. The 'Contship Dax', initially planned to arrive in Melbourne on November 8 before heading to Sydney on November 11, had its schedule altered just before its arrival, allowing it to dock in Sydney on November 8 first and now scheduled to reach Melbourne on November 17. At Port Botany, demonstrators waved flags representing both Palestine and the Maritime Union of Australia, indicating a strong show of solidarity. The protest followed another demonstration on November 9 at Melbourne’s Webb Dock, where activists attempted to block a different Zim vessel. Protesters carrying Palestinian flags disrupted access to key locations such as the Victoria International Container Terminal and ACFS Webb Dock Empty Container Park. Looking ahead, another Zim ship, the 'Calandra', is slated to arrive at Patrick East Swanson Dock on November 15. The Maritime Union of Australia has warned that this vessel could become the focus of further protests in the Swanson Precinct. The 'Calandra', operated by Gold Star Line on the China Asia Express (CAX) service, is due to dock at 7 a.m. on November 15, heightening concerns about possible protest activity surrounding its arrival.

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