Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Re:	Port Strikes: Chile, Update for France

Updated:Port Strikes Announced for France (Le Havre):

The Port Workers Union has announced a 24 hour strike for Friday November 6th starting at 6am. Crane operators will further the strike on Sunday Nov 8th through 7am on Monday Nov 9th. There will be no vessel and terminal operations (container receiving/pickups) during the strike; most shipping lines are organizing vessel operations for Saturday Nov 7th.

Chile National Strike:

Chilean Public Workers (ANEF) will be striking November 3rd and 4th. This will impact customs and public transport in the country.