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Posted October 16, 2014

What was a potential trucker strike in Chile has now turned into an actual one. Effective at 6:00am this morning, Chilean trucker unions began demonstrations.

Unfortunately, port entrances and the depot to pick up empty containers are both blocked by the trucks.

We are currently monitoring our shipments and will continue to keep you informed about any delays that may arise. Please call or email us if you have any additional questions or concerns about the strike.

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Posted October 15, 2014

There is a very real possibility that the Southern Chile Truckers Union will go on strike for 48 hours beginning Thursday, October 16th, 2014, at 6:00am. It is also highly likely that the Central Chile (Valpariaso – San Antonio) Truckers Union will join the strike.

Unfortunately, it is expected that demonstrations and blockades will occur at port entrances, and operations may be affected by these demonstrations.

We will keep you updated on the status of this situation as soon as we receive more information.

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Posted October 10, 2014

Yesterday evening, Genova, Italy, was hit by a heavy storm which caused two rivers to overflow, creating massive flash flooding. Many roads became impassible as they were swamped with water. Cars struggled to stay grounded, and some even flipped due to the flood's severity.

Some affected motorways are still closed, and the weather forecast continues to predict rain. Civil Protection suggests that cars stay off the affected motorways if at all possible.

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Posted October 9, 2014

Yesterday the Federal Maritime Commission approved the 2M alliance involving Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Company. The vote outcome was four in favor and only one dissenting.

The one remaining obstacle the 2M alliance faces is the approval of Chinese regulators, as the alliance is already in compliance with the European Union and now has received the approval of U.S. regulators. The 2M alliance, if approved by all parties, is scheduled to take effect January 2015 and is projected to involve a total of 185 vessels and handle over 2.1 million TEUs.

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Posted October 7, 2014

France’s Eco Tax is coming into the news again in France, and is proposed to be replaced by the new Heavy Vehicle Transit Tax (also known as the SEGOtax or toll tax), which the French government hopes will reduce negative environmental impacts of transporting road freight. The trucks affected will be those that weight more than 3.5 metric tons. The new tax, if it passes legislation, could go into effect as soon as January 1, 2015, but the trial period for the tax began October 1, 2014.

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