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

2006-05-01

Update 5/5/06

Notice to the Puerto Rico Trade

The Government’s fiscal year 05-06 budgetary issues in Puerto Rico continue. Reports from Puerto Rico indicate that the Government is moving closer to a resolution. No general strikes ocurred this week.

Crowley’s terminal in San Juan continues to be fully operational and open normal business hours from 0600-1730 Monday-Friday. 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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Update #2 5/3/2006

The House of Representatives and the Governer of Puerto Rico have not come to a resolution regarding the Government’s fiscal year 05-06 budgetary issues. Rumors continue that the possibility of general strikes in Puerto Rico are expected on Friday, May 5th.

At this time, Crowley’s terminal in San Juan continues to be fully operational. We recommend customers to advance their northbound shipments from Puerto Rico to the earliest possible sailing , and encourage you to bring in your cargo tomorrow, Thursday, May 4th. We will offer extended gate hours tomorrow, Thursday, May 4th from 0600-1900. Following is Crowley’s northbound schedule from San Juan to Jacksonville, FL and Pennsauken, NJ this week:

Fortaleza v.52N Sailing SJU 5/3/06 Arriving JAX 5/9/06
Jacksonville v.53N Sailing SJU 5/5/06 Arriving JAX 5/11/06
La Princesa v.17N Sailing SJU 5/4/06 Arriving PHL 5/11/06

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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update 5/3/2006

Notice to the Puerto Rico Trade

No change has occured regarding the situation in Puerto Rico and the Government’s fiscal year 05-06 budgetary issues. The possibility of general strikes in Puerto Rico are still expected this week but have not yet occured.

At this time, Crowley’s terminal in San Juan continues to be fully operational and is open normal hours. We continue to encourage 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:

Fortaleza v.52N Sailing SJU 5/3/06 Arriving JAX 5/9/06
Jacksonville v.53N Sailing SJU 5/5/06 Arriving JAX 5/11/06
La Princesa v.17N Sailing SJU 5/4/06 Arriving PHL 5/11/06

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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Update 5-2-2006

The Puerto Rico government’s fiscal year 05-06 budgetary issues continue. Demonstrations continue throughout the island, and the possibility of general strikes in Puerto Rico are expected this week but have not yet occured.

At this time, Crowley’s terminal in San Juan is open normal hours and is fully operational. We encourage 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:

Fortaleza v.52N Sailing SJU 5/3/06 Arriving JAX 5/9/06

Jacksonville v.53N Sailing SJU 5/5/06 Arrving JAX 5/11/06

La Princesa v.17N Sailing SJU 5/4/06 Arriving PHL 5/11/06

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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Update 5-1-06

The Puerto Rico government’s fiscal year 05-06 budgetary issues continue. Demonstrations and the possibility of general strikes in Puerto Rico are expected this week if a resolution is not found.

At this time, Crowley’s terminal in San Juan is open normal hours and is fully operational. 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.