Date: Thursday, May 1, 2008

Re:	West Coast Ports

A job action by longshore workers has closed most marine terminals at major U.S. West Coast ports today.  The action coincides with anti-war protests in major port cities up and down the coast.

Given the timing of the protest,we hope that this isn't an indication of what's to come as the PMA and ILWU are currently negotiating the new contract.

 We will update you as the situation develops.

Best regards,

 North American Shippers Association