Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Re:	PORT OF GENOA - POTENTIAL STRIKE SITUATION

Dear NASA Member:

Last week, some Customs' personnel including a Customs' Operator were arrested at the Port of Genoa. At this point in time, Italian Customs have not replaced the dismissed personnel. Also compounding this situation is that earlier this year other arrests were made and workers were not replaced.

As a result, all Customs’ authorities are now on a work slowdown and are contemplating a strike without warning.

Will keep you advised of the situation.

Best regards,

North American Shippers Association (NASA)
Joan Barrett
NASA Administrator