Update - Impacts of Hanjin Financial Difficulties - Q&A

August 31, 2016

CIFFA has issued the following special bulletin regarding Hanjin containers.  We thank CIFFA for sharing this with us.

Wednesday August 31, 2016 
CIFFA Special eBulletin - Update #3 Impacts of Hanjin Financial Difficulties - Q&A

This is a rapidly changing environment and CIFFA will share updates on a regular basis as we have solid information to communicate.  Please feel free to share these eBulletins in their entirety with your customers.

Q:  Is CN loading to rail import Hanjin containers presently on the dock?
A:  Yes, existing discharged freight at west coast port locations is being rail loaded onto the CN network, and will be available for outgate at destination CN terminals.

Q:  What about empty returns?  Will CN receive empty Hanjin containers as usual?
A:  CN continues to accept empty Hanjin containers across our network. If this position changes, we will notify your organization.

Q:  What is happening with the Hanjin vessel that arrived at Prince Rupert around 9pm Tuesday August 30th
A:  The vessel is at anchor and is not being worked as of 12:30 EDT today.  As we understand it, both CN Rail and DP World are reviewing their options and will make a decision regarding working the vessel as soon as possible.  There are questions of payments already due from Hanjin and questions of 'post-receivership' payments for their services.  Decisions will of course also consider the cargo owner - customer's - need to receive their goods as expeditiously as possible. We expect an update later in the day.


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