Date: Monday, August 24, 2009

Re:	Port strike in Buenos Aires alert Andes pass re-opens after weather closures

Argentina: Buenos Aires port strike

Port terminal workers continue to strike and the effect on port operations has escalated over the last weekend. Some carriers have omitted Buenos Aires due to the situation. A date for the end of the strike has not been announced.

Please contact your local operations representative if you have questions regarding any pending orders.

Andes pass re-opens after weather closures

The Andes pass connecting Mendoza to Chilean ports has re-opened over the weekend. Over 3,000 trucks were delayed, but normal activity has resumed as of today.