Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Re:	Hapag Lloyd Mexico implements CSC Charge Update on French port strikes

Mexico: Hapag Lloyd Mexico implements CSC (Container Service Charge)

Hapag Lloyd Mexico is applying a USD$15 Container Service Charge (CSC) per container (20 foot or 40 foot) on all imports and exports to and from Mexico effective immediately citing increased operational accessorial charges.

France: Fos sur Mer included in French port strikes Thursday January 29th

Please be advised that terminals in Fos sur Mer, Le Havre and Bordeaux-Bassens will all be closed from 6am Thursday January 29th to 6am Friday January 30th.