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UPDATE #5: STRIKE – APM Terminals Los Angeles: OCU Work Stoppage – 12/3/2012

Dear Valued Customer,

The situation in Los Angeles/Long Beach remains largely unchanged. At the moment there is no resolution to the strike. The SSA Terminals are open because of a contract negotiated previously with the OCU but all other terminals are closed:

Terminal

Frims Code

Status

APM

W185

Closed

CUT

W347

Closed

Evergreen

Y124

Closed

Eagle Marine

Y257

Closed

Global Gateway (APL)

Y257

Closed

ITS

Y309

Closed

LBCT

W183

Closed

Matson

C611

Open

Pier A

Z978

Open

PCT

W182

Open

Shipper’s

Z773

Open

Total Terminals

Z952

Closed

Trapac (MOL)

Y258

Open

TTI (Hanjin)

Z952

Closed

Yusen

Z952

Closed

WBCT

Y773

Closed

There are a number of vessels docked at the closed facilities that will not discharge until the strike is resolved, numerous vessels are anchored and waiting for resumption of terminal activities, and it is suspected that four vessels are being diverted to Mexico for discharge. None of the carriers have announced plans for a congestion surcharge but it is expected that additional surcharges will be levied.

We would like to prepare you for what the situation will be when the piers reopen:
The free time for containers caught at the terminals during the strike may or may not be extended.

Empty containers that are out and cannot be returned due to the strike will most likely incur per diem charges which will be billed by your trucker after the empties are returned. Once the strike ends and the terminals are working, expect delays. 

We will continue to monitor the situation and hope to have a more detailed update later today.

If you have any questions please contact us at 305-471-8989.  
 
Thank you for your continued support,

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