Date: Friday, February 3, 2006

Re:	USDA INSPECTION OF IMPORT CONTAINERS FROM MELBOURNE AND ADELAIDE

Dear NASA Member:

Received the following notice from Maersk Line:

This is to inform you that the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) has begun inspecting all U.S. import containers arriving from Melbourne and Adelaide, Australia. The inspections will continue until further notice and are to prevent the “Vineyard Snail” from entering the United States.

Please note delays to delivery of cargo moving from these locations should be expected. In addition, any costs associated with a USDA inspection will be for the account of the cargo.

Best regards,

North American Shippers Association (NASA)
Joan Barrett
NASA Administrator