Customer Advisory – East Coast & Gulf Ports Update #2

Dear OOCL Valued Customer:

Despite hopes of another extension, there has been no further progress in the contract negotiations between employers and the ILA. It now appears likely that a strike may take place after the existing agreement expires on December 29th.

To follow the latest development in these negotiations, we encourage you to refer to the USMX Website: http://usmxlaborupdates.com/. You may also track OOCL’s most current vessel and terminal schedules, and booking and equipment policies at http://www.oocl.com/usa/eng/Pages/default.aspx.

Our entire OOCL team is working diligently in evaluating the potential impact of this situation so that we can respond accordingly in order to minimize the disruption to your supply chain.

Thank you again for your patience and support during this period of uncertainty. We will continue to keep you informed regularly of the latest developments.

Happy Holidays
OOCL USA INC