Date: Friday, November 6, 2009

Re:	Update on Port Strikes: Chile, France, Greece

Update: French Port Strikes (Le Havre, Fos Marseille
The Port Workers Union has announced a 24 hour strike for Friday November 6th starting at 6am. Crane operators at Le Havre plan to 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.

Update: Chile National Strike
Chilean Public Workers (ANEF) have announced another strike for Monday November 9th (duration of new strike is yet unknown). This will impact customs and public transport in the country. Transit of cargo from Argentina for shipping via Chilean ports will also be affected.

Update: Greece Piraeus Port Strike
The Piraeus port strike will continue through end of day Sunday November 8th; the labor union will reconvene and determine if further strike actions will be taken.