Date: Monday, November 2, 2009

Re:	Strikes announced this week for France and Greece

Port Strikes Announced for France (Le Havre):

The Port Workers Union has announced a 24 hour strike for Friday November 6th starting at 6am. There will be no vessel and terminal operations (container receiving/pickups) during the strike.

Port Strike for Greece (Piraeus):

Piraeus Union of Labor announced a 48 hour strike today for November 3rd and 4th. There will be no vessel and terminal operations (container receiving/pickups) during the strike.