Regulatory Updates

Uncontained Wildfires Threaten Southern California

Southern California is facing an unprecedented crisis as uncontained wildfires wreak havoc across the Los Angeles area. Fueled by relentless winds, critically low humidity, and dry vegetation, these fires have created extraordinarily dangerous conditions. The devastation is staggering, with reports of fatalities, widespread evacuations, and extensive destruction of thousands of acres and structures. This extreme weather pattern is forecasted to persist in the coming days, further heightening the challenges.

Supply Chain Disruptions Anticipated

In response to this escalating emergency, Marken and MNX have activated robust contingency plans, advanced risk management protocols, and comprehensive business continuity measures. These strategies are designed to minimize disruptions and ensure critical shipments reach their destinations as swiftly and safely as circumstances allow.

Our teams are in constant communication with local authorities, emergency responders, and business partners to monitor conditions in real-time. We are also proactively engaging with clients to provide alternative shipping arrangements when needed, leveraging the extensive UPS network to sustain service continuity.

Unwavering Commitment to Patients and Safety
The safety of our employees, the reliability of our services, and the well-being of patients remain our top priorities. While every effort is being made to maintain uninterrupted service, the severity of the situation may result in delays that could impact upcoming shipments.

Your Partner in Crisis Management
Marken and MNX are committed to protecting your critical, time-sensitive shipments through proactive mitigation strategies that ensure supply chain resilience during this unprecedented event.

For immediate support or inquiries about specific shipments, please contact your local Marken branch or business professional. If you’d like more information about our capabilities, email us at info@marken.com.

We will continue to provide timely updates as the situation evolves. Thank you for your understanding and trust in Marken and MNX during these challenging times.

A major winter storm is sweeping across the United States, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and ice - conditions that have caused hazardous travel, flight cancellations and widespread power outages.

Due to the storm's severity, disruption in the supply chain both road and air are anticipated; however, Marken and MNX have activated enhanced comprehensive contingency plans, risk management protocols and business continuity measures to mitigate impact on operations.

Our teams are working in close coordination with local authorities and business partners to monitor the storm in real-time and will work proactively with clients to provide alternative arrangements wherever necessary, including leveraging the UPS network.

Our priority is to ensure patients are unaffected and service remains uninterrupted even under these challenging circumstances. Please note that due to these disruptions, we expect service delays that may affect future shipments.

We are committed to delivering reliable service and will continue to provide updates as we assess the situation.

How Can Marken & MNX Support You?

Marken is your trusted partner to protect your critical, time-sensitive shipments with mitigation strategies designed to ensure supply chain resilience.

If you would like more information on how Marken can support your needs, email info@marken.com. For any immediate questions about a particular shipment, please contact your local Marken branch or business professional.

*This situation is fluid and we are updating as we can.

Marken is actively monitoring the progress of Hurricane Milton, a rapidly intensifying and powerful storm approaching the West Coast of the Florida Peninsula, with landfall expected Wednesday evening. Currently classified as a Category 5 hurricane, it is forecasted to bring extremely adverse weather conditions, including severe storm surges, torrential rainfall, catastrophic flash and urban flooding, devastating hurricane-force winds, and tornadoes across central Florida and the surrounding regions.

Given the severity of the storm, we anticipate some level of disruption in the supply chain; however, Marken has begun implementing comprehensive contingency plans, risk management protocols and business continuity measures to mitigate impact on operations, including:

• Diverting volume from Latin America and Miami to other North America Marken facilities.
• Emergency redundancy in place to support MIA business in the event of loss of power and internet.
• Enhanced conditioning of packaging being done in all other US locations to manage cold chain needs in the event we lose conditioning or distribution capacity in MIA.

We are closely coordinating with local authorities and business partners to track the situation in real-time and will work proactively with clients to provide alternative arrangements wherever necessary, including leveraging the UPS network.

Our priority is to ensure patients are unaffected and service remains uninterrupted even under these challenging circumstances.

Please note that due to these disruptions, we expect service delays that may affect future shipments. For any immediate questions about a particular shipment, please contact your local Marken branch or business professional.

We are committed to delivering reliable service and will continue to provide updates as we assess the situation.

*This situation is fluid and we are updating as we can.

Marken is actively monitoring the ongoing U.S. East and Gulf Coast Port Strike initiated by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), and its impact on the global supply chain. The duration of the work stoppage and the potential long-term effects remain uncertain, however, we do expect some additional pressure on airfreight capacity as shippers switch from ocean to air to avoid the impact of the strike.

At this time, Marken’s services and systems are not interrupted, and we remain fully operational across the U.S. East Coast region and surrounding cities, with daily collections and deliveries. To mitigate potential risks, our team is proactively assessing all lanes and shipments, and we are prepared, with contingency plans in place. Our team is in constant communication with our business partners and clients to provide alternative routes and arrangements as needed, including leveraging UPS and diverting ocean freight to air, to reduce impacts to shipments in/out of region.

As we continue to monitor the evolving situation, we anticipate some level of disruption which may constitute a force majeure event that leads to operational delays, port congestion, and increased strain on alternative ports, rail, and trucking networks. Vessel schedules may be impacted, with potential tightening of space, equipment availability, and higher costs for carriers and shippers. The peak season may further exacerbate these pressures, leading to demand spikes, capacity constraints and additional logistical pressures.

Please note that due to these disruptions, additional costs and service delays may affect both current and future shipments. For information on your particular shipment, please contact your local Marken Representatives.

We are committed to delivering reliable service and will continue to provide updates as we assess the situation.

*This situation is fluid and we are updating as we can.