Date: Friday, February 18, 2011

Re:	France - update on strikes, USA - Monday holiday closures

France - update on strikes, USA - Monday holiday closures

USA - Monday Closures for President's Day

• Most port terminals will be closed on Monday for observance of the President’s Day Holiday. Terminals at Port of New York and New Jersey, with the exception of Maher terminals, and all California United Terminals will be closed on Monday.
   
• All JF Hillebrand USA offices will also be closed on Monday.
   

France - Union negotiations continue, strike action postponed

Dockworkers union negotiatons are now in their fourth day with no outcome as yet. Dockworkers have called off strikes while the talks are being held so no weekend action strike is expected; however, few ocean vessels have scheduled port calls before next Tuesday. We will continue provide updates on further developments and on individual shipments affected.

For status on any pending orders check with your operations representative at 732-388-0101 or login to AXIS for further detail.