Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Re:	France - Fos sur Mer Limited Strikes on July 15, Weather Alert

France - Limited Strike Action at Fos sur Mer port

Dockworkers unions at Fos sur Mer have announced effective Thursday July 15th they will be striking one hour per shift. As there are 3 shifts per 24 hour period, this will amount to 3 hours reduced labor time per day. Fos sur Mer is currently facing congestion and several carriers have advised they will omit scheduled port calls.

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Weather Alert for France

Be advised that high temperatures are forecasted for the next week in many of the major wine-producing areas and JF Hillebrand France advises importers scheduling full container loadings at supplier premises to consider temperature-controlled equipment to guarantee optimal protection during the inland transport.