Notice to the Puerto Rico Trade – 5-11-06

November 12, 2010

2006-05-09

5/11/06

Notice to Puerto Rico Trade

The fiscal crisis in Puerto Rico has been declared at an end by Puerto Rico’s Governor. The Legislature will be voting by Friday on the proposal from the commission appointed to find a resolution.

At 11AM today, demonstrators cleared the port area, and the normal entrance to the Crowley terminal at Isla Grande was reopened. We are open our normal business hours of 0600-1730.

We will continue to send updates as the situation changes. If you need additional information, please feel free to contact your Sales Representative or our Customer Service Department at 800-276-9539 for additional information.

In an effort to provide you with the best service possible, we ask for your feedback. Please let us know how we’re doing by completing a short online survey at https://www.crowley.com/liner-Shipping-Services/prsurvey.asp

Thank you.

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5/10/06

Notice to the Puerto Rico Trade

Various union leaders are reporting there will be demonstrations on Thursday, May 11th as a result of no resolution between The House of Representatives and the Governer of Puerto Rico regarding the Government’s fiscal year 05-06 budgetary issues. These demonstrations will slow traffic patterns from 6am-11am.

On Thursday, May 11th, access to Crowley’s terminal in San Juan will be through Pier 15 during our normal business hours of 0600-1730. We will extend gate hours if necessary on Thursday and Friday. We urge customers to advance their northbound shipments from Puerto Rico to the earliest possible sailing. Following is Crowley’s northbound schedule from San Juan to Jacksonville, FL and Pennsauken, NJ this week:

Miami v.55N Sailing SJU 5/10/06 Arriving JAX 5/16/06
La Reina v.18N Sailing SJU 5/12/06 AM Arriving PHL 5/19/06
El Conquistador v.56N Sailing SJU 5/12/06 PM Arriving JAX 5/18/06

Thank you.

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5/9/06 Update #2

Notice to the Puerto Rico Trade

The unexpected demonstrations from the Teachers’ Federation near the Isla Grande Port entrance in Puerto Rico have ended today.

Crowley’s terminal in San Juan continues to be fully operational. The gate at Isla Grande has been reopened to accept and deliver cargo today during our normal business hours of 0600-1730.

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5/9/06

Notice to the Puerto Rico Trade

Unexpected demonstrations began in Puerto Rico today as a result of no resolution between The House of Representatives and the Governer of Puerto Rico regarding the Government’s fiscal year 05-06 budgetary issues. One of the demonstrations is close to the entrance of the Isla Grande terminal. Pier 15 has now been opened to the public to divert port traffic away from these demonstrations.

Crowley’s terminal in San Juan continues to be fully operational. Today we will be processing cargo through Pier 15 during our normal business hours of 0600-1730. We suggest customers advance their northbound shipments from Puerto Rico to the earliest possible sailing, and encourage you to bring in your cargo today. Following is Crowley’s northbound schedule from San Juan to Jacksonville, FL and Pennsauken, NJ this week:

Ponce v.54 N Sailing SJU 5/9/06 Arriving JAX 5/15/06

Miami v.55N Sailing SJU 5/10/06 Arriving JAX 5/16/06

La Reina v.18N Sailing SJU 5/11/06 Arriving PHL 5/18/06

El Conquistador v.56N Sailing SJU 5/12/06 Arriving JAX 5/18/06

Thank you.