VICT inks new 4-year deal with unions

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), the Australian cargo handling operation of International Container Terminal Services, Inc., signed a new enterprise agreement with local unions covering all of its operations until March 2029. The agreement, which was secured without any disruption to operations, reflects the strong relationship between VICT and its workforce, providing a solid platform for the future.

“This outcome demonstrates our commitment to working collaboratively with our people and unions. This agreement not only delivers meaningful benefits for employees, but also provides VICT with the flexibility needed to service our customers and meet the evolving industry demands,” explained Bruno Porchietto, VICT chief executive officer.

Key highlights of the agreement include:

• Enhanced benefits and conditions of employees
• Greater flexibility to align with customer and industry requirements
• A secure industrial relations framework to support growth and innovation

By ensuring stability across VICT’s operations, the new agreement strengthens VICT’s ability to provide safe, reliable and efficient container handling services to customers while supporting the well-being and engagement of its people.

The agreement benefits everyone involved, giving VICT employees security and improved benefits, while providing the ICTSI subsidiary and its customers the continuity and certainty needed in today’s competitive supply chain environment.