JP Shipping

Leading International Freight Forwarder supplying air and sea freight logistics solutions for the perishable ( and non perishable ) commodities for worldwide distribution.

WorldWide Perishable Canada

Leading the way in perishable logistics, Mega Freight offers integrated service for all food related products. With a customer focused attitude, Mega Freight offers a seamless and personal service.

Mega Freight

VISA Global Logistics is one of Australia's largest privately owned international freight and logistics companies.  We provide international ocean and air processes,  employ in house customs brokers and quarantine accredited staff nationally.  

Visa Global Logistics ( Aus )

 Air, ocean and land freight, customs clearance & brokerage, moving and relocation services (packing, crating, storage & transportation, exhibition & project cargo movement, vessel charter services and oil & gas contracts settlements 

East International Freight Forwarders

Linfox is one of the Asia Pacific’s largest privately owned logistics companies. The company has extensive knowledge and understanding to design and deliver efficient local and regional supply chain solutions. The company has also experience to safely handle, transport and store a range of dangerous goods.

Linfox Logistics

As a reputed freight forwarding company with more than 14 years of experience in international shipping, Seacare Forwarders offers several supply chain management solutions to deliver products safely around the globe. It offers services like air freight, sea freight, logistics management and Tanktainer Operations.

Seacare Forwarders (Pvt) Ltd

As an international freight forwarder and shipping agent in Myanmar, Helio International Co.,Ltd. provides tailor made logistics services in the field of air and ocean forwarding and shipping management. The company has a well trained team of staff with abundant experience in the shipping industry.

Helio International Company Limited

Based in the United States, M & L Freight Logistics is a freight forwarder with several years of industry experience. It offers best rates for air and sea freight from United States to anywhere in the world. Besides air and sea freights, its services also include warehousing, inland freight etc.

M&L Freight Logistics C.A.

Fahrenheit Freight Forwarders Co. Ltd. is a prominent and leading provider of international air, sea and road transport services. The company has well trained and experienced logistics team to help its customers. It has direct links to Europe through sea and air.

Fahrenheit Freight Forwarders Co. Ltd

As a full service transportation company, Caribbean International Cargo offers air and sea international freight forwarding and multi-modal services like air import and export, ocean import and export, warehousing and distribution, inland freight, customs brokerage and more. The company has a wide network of agents worldwide.

Caribbean International Cargo

Morrison Express offers international freight forwarding and logistics services across air and ocean networks. Their expertise supports global supply chains, providing tailored solutions for high-tech industries and international trade operations.

Morrison Express Corporation

Specializing in international freight forwarding, Blue Ocean Navigation Ltd provides the most reliable logistics solutions in the Greek Transport Industry. The company has a worldwide network and it has agents in more than 160 countries around the world and thus guaranteeing delivery of goods anywhere on time.

BLUE OCEAN Navigation Co., Ltd

Located in Beirut – Lebanon, Mega Cargo Transport provides a wide range of logistics services to its customers including air freight, sea freight, land cargo, customs clearance, packing and removing, warehousing and insurance. The qualified and efficient transport team of the Mega Caro ensures that the shipments safely arrive on time.

Mega Cargo Transport

Based in Asia, Airways Freight Pakistan specializes in sea and air cargo. The company operates worldwide and it has professional team members to provide world class services to its clients. It also offers most competitive prices for providing the best logistics services.

Airways Freight Pakistan

LAGO Logistics Oy is a Finnish provider of international transport and logistics solutions, leveraging nearly 40 years of industry experience. The company specializes in road, sea, air, and inter-modal freight, alongside offering customized project logistics, express transport, and professional customs services.

LAGO Logistics Oy

Established in 1993, APAVEN operates road, rail and air cargo services. Currently it is one of the biggest forwarding companies having a wide network of offices abroad. The company also has a huge client and partner base. It has also warehousing & logistics and custom brokerage services.

APAVEN CO LTD

As a key player in the logistics service, ATC Freight & Shipping handles cargo by sea and air from anywhere in the world to Jamaica. Company can carry any size of cargo and its primary markets are the Panama, China, Curacoa, Canada, United Kingdom, and the United States.

ATC Freight & Shipping

Founded in 1986, Transworld Cargo operates successfully in the logistics industries in Namibia and Southern Africa. The company offers complete logistics solutions and its major services include air, sea and road freights. Its other services are project cargo, warehousing and distribution, customs clearance and courier services.

Transworld Cargo

Since its establishment in 1989, Nik Tak has been offering different modes of shipment and solutions. Its services include shipping, truck services, air services, customs clearance, logistics and warehousing and ocean services. The company has a team of professionals to support its customers worldwide.

Nik Tak Freight Forwarding & Shipping

Founded in the year 1989 in Brunei, Air Cat Forwarding has established as a prominent International Air and Sea freight forwarder. The company is in tie up with various worldwide top freight & shipping companies and thus able to deliver your goods anywhere around the world on time.

Air Cat Forwarding

As a leading international freight forwarder based in Singapore, ACS has been delivering freight across more than fifty countries. Company provides cost effective and timely freight services to major cities around the world. It has a team of dedicated professionals to help you deliver your valuables anywhere on time.

ACS Freight Services Pte Ltd.

Full logistics provider covering air and sea transport services, inland transport, logistics and storage, and full documentation covering cargo insurance and customs clearing 

Liberty Cargo

As a well established logistics solution provider, Freight Masters Logistic Sdn Bhd is well represented in Europe, USA, Far East regions and the rest of the world. The company has a strong network of agents worldwide and thus it is able to arrange movement of cargo anywhere, anytime around the world. It has air, sea and land freight services.

Freight Masters Logistic Sdn Bhd

Established in the year 1994, Ruya Logistics provides its customers complete logistics solutions. Its major services include sea freight, air freight, land freight, project cargo handling, customs clearance, etc. The company has a well experienced team of professionals to meet the requirements of its clients.

Ruya Logistics

Providing a complete logistics package for importers and exporters covering full documentation and door to door delivery requirements throughout the UAE and worldwide international destinations

Blue Marines Logistics

Offering international freight forwarding services through air freight, sea freight and road transport to all states in Nigeria. Netcargo has offices in Africa, Europe and Nigeria. The company has a hardworking team of well experienced professionals to provide timely services to its customers worldwide.

Netcargo Nigeria

The company offers variety of services in areas such as air, sea and land shipping, projects, insurance, door to door transport, logistics, shipment packaging, personal items, import and export etc. Airgate Israel Ltd. has a worldwide network of agents and other logistics service providers.

Airgate Int'l Freight Forwarding

With its head office located in Hong Kong, FFC is a prominent company which is well versed in all aspects of logistics services. Besides sea, air freights and rail transport, it also handles Warehouse and Logistics, quality control and project cargo services. The company ensures the delivery of your goods anywhere in the world.

FFC International Company Limited

Matrix Transport Services is a leading freight forwarding company with two strategic offices in the centre of Glasgow and Manchester city covering the UK. It is a full service logistic management company. Company has a well experienced and responsive team and it can deliver anywhere in the UK safely and on time.

Matrix Transport Services

MBM International Logistics is a global dynamic freight forwarder capable of handling any of your logistics requirements. It can arrange the transportation of freight and cargo via air and ocean. Company has many years of reefer experience in temperature controlled refrigerated transport.

MBM International Logistics

Transunion Freight Forwarder is a key player in International Freight Transportation. It has agents in major parts of the world to provide international export and import services. The company provides best services in areas such as International Transport Logistics, Customs Agency, Permits, Consolidated Cargo, Refrigerated Cargo, Land Cargo etc.

Transunion Freight Forwarder Costa Rica

Established in the year 1995, Packford International specializes in the global shipping of air cargo and sea cargo. Besides air and sea cargo services, company also provides services such as cargo aircraft handling, packing, project handling, aviation services and door to door services. It has a team of professionals to meet the requirements of its customers.

Packford International

As a freight company having more than 30 years of experience, Alfa Trans has been offering the most reliable logistics solutions to its customers. Its major services include ocean freight, air freight, domestic freight, customs agents, off shore units management etc.

Alfa Trans

GGL provides a wide range of logistics solutions to its clients worldwide. The company’s services include relocation, land transport, warehousing, freight forwarding & customs clearance and GSA operations. It has highly skilled and resourceful team members to provide proactive customer service.

Golden Global Logistics LLC

Royal Gulf Shipping is an International carrier that strictly follow the worldwide regulations and requirements of the transport of dangerous goods. They ensure that  your dangerous cargo are taken care of right from packaging, labelling, documentation, transportation, transit and final delivery.

Royal Gulf Shipping & Logistics LLC

Specializing in personalized logistics services including international shipping and customs requirements such as import, export of general and perishable food products

Complete Freight Pty Ltd

Door to door freight, general logistics and customs clearance services supporting the Western Australian mining industry

Pentagon Freight Services PTY Ltd

Logistics solution provider offering freight forwarding services for project shipping, customers brokerage and charter of vessels throughout their 14 worldwide branches

Chandler Shipping

Gemadept Logistics provides international freight forwarding and port-related logistics services. Their capabilities include ocean freight, warehousing, and supply chain solutions, supporting efficient cargo movement and global trade connectivity across key international shipping routes.

Gemadept Logistics

Since its commencement, Blu Logistics has been a key player in the logistics industry. The company offers a pleasant experience in integrated logistics solutions. Its major services include sea and air freights, customs, warehousing, ground transportation and more. It has also a worldwide network to support its customers.

Blu Logistics

Did you know that Visa Global Logisitcs  have opened 7 new offices in Mainland China in 2012.   Visa now employs over 125 staff in our China operation.   All trained & equipped with VISA's approach to responsibility, reliability & transparency.

Visa Global Logistics ( Asia )

Since its establishment in 1972, Morrison Express has been a leader in freight forwarding and logistics services. It has a wide network of agents across the globe. Company’s major services include air and ocean freights, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution services.

Morrison Express

Since its establishment, Divine Freight has been recognized as leading forwarding company in Zimbabwe which has an excellent coverage around the globe. The company is a best business partner for all types of freight movements. Some of its major services are customs clearance, air, road, rail and ocean freight services.

Divine Freight

Asia Forwarding is one of the leading and reputable freight forwarders with international recognition. It is affiliated with world’s largest network of independent freight forwarders. Company’s major services include sea & air freight, customs brokerage, warehousing & distribution, project cargo handling, reefer logistics services etc.


Asia Forwarding Private Limited

The company plays a key role in the logistics market of Poland by providing optimized logistics solutions for the largest companies. Company’s core area is railway transport. It also offers integrated logistics chains covering land, air and sea transport.

PKP CARGO S.A.

An international freight forwarding company offering reliable and cost effective door-to-door multimodal transport services. Alphatrans’  major services include sea freight, air freight, land transportation, warehouse operations, customs clearance and cargo insurance. Company has well trained and dedicated staff to provide cost effective logistics solutions.


Alphatrans ltd.

As an aggressive and dynamic logistics provider, Nepal Shipping and Air Logistics Pvt. Ltd provides air and sea freight management solutions. The company consists of well experienced and dedicated professionals specialized in the global shipping of air, sea and land transportation. It provides high quality services through its  wide global network.

Nepal Shipping & Air Logistics Pvt. Ltd.

As a logistics company that brings the world to your doors, Giant Logistics offers you customized shipping and transport services tailored to meet your business needs. With 35 years of rich experience in the logistics industry, Giant Logistics offers you complete logistic solutions and it can answer to all of your international transport issues.

Giant Logistics

As an international freight company, All Freight Logistics handles your shipment around the globe with utmost care. The company specializes in road, air and sea transportation and it tracks your goods from shipment until delivery. Its worldwide network helps deliver your goods anywhere on time.

All Freight Logistics

Offering an integrated logistics network supported by over 200 global freight representatives. Services include efficient and reliable freight forwarding, customs clearance and transport logistics solutions tailored to suit each customers needs rnrn

All Ports International Logistics (NSW) Pty Ltd

Mainfreight provides full range of logistics services including distribution, customs services, global air and ocean freight services. Company has offices in Belgium, France, Germany, Poland, Romania, Russia, The Netherlands, Ukraine and United Kingdom. Its global network helps delivering goods safely to its destinations.

Mainfreight SRL

As a key player in logistics market worldwide, Prima Logistics has been offering logistics services for the last twenty years. Company’s major business includes ocean freight, air freight, road freight, rail freight and warehousing distribution and other value added services. Prima Logistics takes care about higher quality of services and individual customer care.

Prima Air Sea, s.r.o.

Specializing in the logistics of all perishable, refrigerated, ambient and food grade products between mainland Australia and Tasmania. Providing 7 day a week service on Bass Strait

Fresh Freight

Toll offers logistics services across the globe. Company has a range of warehousing solutions and skilled team to handle operations. Toll is also a market leader in the safe storage and handling of dangerous goods. The hazardous materials are stored according to their classification and safety requirements.

Toll Global Logistics

Moroccan Cargo Partner provides wide range of logistics solutions. Its major services include sea freight, air freight, inland transportation and project cargo. The company is headed by experts and well experienced professionals.

Moroccan Cargo Partner

Established in 1988, Cargolink Freight Services provides total transport solutions as per the customer needs. It offers ocean freight, sea freight and all other logistics services. The company offers an extensive network of locations and it can handle any size of shipment.

Cargolink Freight Services Ltd

Tasmanian Logistics operator providing all round Trans Bass Forwarding service including freight forwarding , warehousing and local and interstate distribution servicesrn

Tasman Logistics Services

Air Cargo Transport provides you the most comprehensive range of logistics services worldwide.  Its major services include air, sea and ground freights. The company also provides custom agency and cargo insurance services. Air Cargo Transport has been in business since 1982.

Air Cargo Transport Ltda

The mission of Royal Jordanian Cargo is to deliver safe, secure, reachable, reliable and cost-efficient air transportation with exceptional customer care. It is the air freight network leader in the Middle East serving several airports in the Arab world and 22 points in Europe, the USA and Asia. The aircraft are equipped to transport all types of cargo.

Royal Jordanian Cargo

Global Alliance Logistics is a premier international freight forwarder based in Singapore, specializing in comprehensive air and ocean freight solutions for global trade. Their core services include expert customs brokerage, door-to-door delivery, and specialized logistics management for diverse industrial cargo.

Global Alliance Logistics

Dolphin Logistics (Taiwan) is a leading international freight forwarder providing comprehensive global supply chain solutions with a strong focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Their core activities include specialized air and ocean freight forwarding, project cargo handling, and integrated logistics services such as customs brokerage and warehousing.

Dolphin Logistics

As specialist in air and sea freight, and logistic services on an International scale, Crossing Continents Logistics provides personalized and competitive solutions. The company has a well experienced and specialized team of employees to handle general transport, air, surface and sea imports and exports. The company has a wide network of agents in 150 countries around the globe.

Crossing Continents Logistics S.R.L.

As a key player in International air freight forwarding, JPSGL provides high quality service to customers based on a strict quality management system. Company has a reliable global network which helps to deliver the cargo safely anywhere on time. It also achieves optimal transport services through the combination of air, sea and land transportation.

Japan Post Sankyu Global Logistics Co., Ltd.

As an innovative, experienced, Multi-modal transport logistics clearance company, Speed Cargo offers supply chain management solutions from Syria to anywhere in the world. The company has a global network and it offers services for ocean, air and surface transportation.

Speed Cargo

As a company that offers multifaceted and customized services to its customers, MULTICARGO operates for various world destinations, such as Cyprus, Ireland, Israel and the United Kingdom. It has an international network of agents with offices worldwide. 

Multicargo

Founded in 1987, Falcon Airfreight provides individual solutions to worldwide transport requests. The company is well established in all segments including airfreight, sea freight and land transport. Falcon Airfreight has more than 50 aircraft at Vienna Airport alone. The company has a worldwide network to provide efficient service around the globe.

Falcon Airfreight

Established in 1985 as an International Freight Forwarder, Multitrans, Ltd offers wide range of services in ocean and air-freight management including warehousing, Packing and Trucking. Company has well-trained employees to handle shipments and requirements of customers. It has also contracted overseas partners to provide professional services and logistic solutions world wide.

Multitrans, Ltd.

Royal Asia Shipping Co. (Pvt) Ltd is a Sri Lankan logistics firm that provides comprehensive supply chain solutions from its strategic hub in Colombo. The company specializes in a wide range of services including ocean and air freight forwarding, customs clearance, chartering, and warehousing.


Royal Asia Shipping Co. [Pvt] Ltd

As a leader in project logistics import and export, Morgan Cargo offers logistics solutions to international clients in more than 16 countries. Its major services include sea, air and road freight. Company has also an in depth knowledge of perishable cargo movements.

Morgan Cargo

DG Dock provides strategic solutions for the safe handling and transportation of hazardous goods. They offer efficient, compliant and specialised solutions. Company has a team of trained professionals to handle the safe and timely movement of hazardous goods. Company’s packages and containers for dangerous goods have passed the UN specification marks.

DG DOCK

Amar Logistics operates in the South Korean market as a specialized logistics partner, focusing on the vital trade lanes between Korea, China, and Southeast Asia. The company provides tailored supply chain solutions for the region, including efficient sea and air freight forwarding, local warehousing, and streamlined customs brokerage services to facilitate seamless trade.

AMAR Logistics co., ltd.

Located at Tbilisi, Georgia, Black Sea Cargo LLC, provides world class services in the arena of freight forwarding. Company’s wide array of services include air and sea freights, inland and railway forwarding with addition to custom clearance and terminal services. It assures prompt and safe delivery of goods at the mentioned destinations.

Black Sea Cargo, LLC

As a leading all-round integrated logistics company, Rhenus Alpina AG offers its clients the benefit of outsourcing solutions, warehousing, international industrial logistics, supply chain management, customized solutions and individual consultancy. The company has a worldwide network and dedicated team of professionals to support its valuable clients.

MAT Transport AG

Award winning Air Freight and Courier company servicing air courier requirements from Moorabbin to Wynyard Tasmania and door to door delivery to all Tasmanian Ports

Tasfast Airfreight Pty Ltd

Rahul Shipping has been operating as an international freight forwarding company in Azerbaijan since 1999. Company imports various items such as construction materials, machinery, oilfield equipment, spare parts,  food items and more by road, sea, air and rail. Company meets all logistics needs of its customers at reasonable costs.

Rahul Shipping

TPG Logistics is an international forwarding company with years of experience in moving cargo around the world. It has a worldwide network and connection with shipping lines and other services providers to ensure easy movement of cargo. Company’s major services include sea freight, general cargo and project cargo, cool logistics and reefer, warehousing, customs clearance and more.

T.P.G. Logistics ltd.

Established in 2016, Allied Network Logistics provides the best customized freight forwarding service. The company has a worldwide network and it covers over 170 countries. Its major services include air, sea freight import and export, customs administration and clearance, door-to-door pickup and delivery, Combined Sea-Air-Land services and Weekend consolidation.

Allied Network Logistics LTD.

Theam Cargo Forwarding Services is one of the prominent forwarding service providers in Philippines. Besides international & domestic sea and air freight, the company also provides door to door delivery and trucking, courier services, customs brokerage services, logistics services, cargo consolidation and chartering.

Theam Cargo Forwarding Services

International Swedish freight forwarder operating ocean freight and sea freight services to and from Nordic countries to global destinations 

Enter Global Logistics AB

Founded in 2003, Ball Transport OÜ is an Estonian-owned international freight forwarder. It transports sea and air and land freights worldwide. Company has local partners in countries like Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Austria and Finland.

Ball Transport OÜ

As a global provider of all logistics services, Blue Water Shipping offers customised solutions with unique service. It major business areas are general cargo, port service and agency, wind logistics, reefer logistics and marine logistics. The company has a wide network with more than 60 offices worldwide.

Blue Water Shipping

Royal Cargo provides international freight forwarding, project logistics, and supply chain management. Their services include air and sea freight solutions designed to support global trade, offering tailored logistics strategies for industrial and commercial clients.

Royal Cargo Inc.

As an international freight forwarder and cargo agent, Panamá Soluciones Logísticas provides logistics, customs and transportation solutions to customers worldwide. The company has more than one thousand partners worldwide and thus it provides complete logistics solutions worldwide.

Panama International Logistic

Freight Forwarding services include freight management, logistics. warehousing and supply chain management for domestic and international logistics requirements 

Globezone Logistics Pvt Ltd

As one of the key players in air, sea and road forwarding, AIRMAX Cargo Budapest Zrt. has tailor-made logistics solutions. The company is a full logistics service provider and its core services include forwarding worldwide, Door-to-door service, Customs clearance, liability and cargo insurances, standard and customized packaging solutions etc.

AIRMAX Cargo Budapest Zrt.

Dolphin Sea Air is a prominent international freight forwarder based in Vietnam, offering professional air, sea, and multimodal transport services. They specialize in integrated logistics solutions, including customs brokerage, warehousing, and door-to-door delivery services across their extensive global network.

Dolphin Sea Air Services Corp.

A Finnish transport and logistics company that provides effective and competitive transport solution to its customers. NCS Finland Oy specializes mainly in European and Nordic road transport. It also provides international transports, ADR shipments, express shipments, intermodal transports and domestic distribution.

NCS Finland Oy

YOYO Global Freight is one of Denmark’s leading freight and logistics service providers both globally and domestically. The company ensures the most competitive and high quality transport and logistics solutions for its customers. Its major services include air freight, sea freight, road transport and other logistics solutions.

YOYO Global Freight

KIAT is an international air freight and sea freight forwarder based in Jakarta Indonesia. The company offers services like Airfreight, sea freight, Packaging, transport to warehousing etc. It has a worldwide network and thus helps you deliver your goods anywhere without delay.

Keenam International Air Transport

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics was founded in the year 1871 as a parcel company delivering parcels around the town of Osnabrueck, northern Germany. Currently it is one of the largest logistics companies with a worldwide network. Besides air, sea and land freight services, the company also provides customs clearance and other related services.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Ltda.

RAM Cargo is a prominent freight forwarding services provider in Latvia. The company offers a wide range of logistics services managed by experienced logistics professionals. Its major services include air cargo, Ocean freight, road transportation, rail deliveries, warehousing and port logistics, customs clearance and documentations.

RAM Cargo SIA

Established in 1986, Al Mulla Logistics has become a reliable, customer oriented forwarding company in Bahrain. Besides freight forwarding, company also handles logistics & distributions, shipping agency, removals, and Trans border services. Company has also tie-up with major airlines and shipping lines.

Al Mulla Logistics

Since its commencement in July 2012, Transway has been providing top quality logistics services to its clients. Besides, air, sea and ground cargo services, it also provides packaging options and warehousing services. The company offers all its services at reasonable and cost-effective options and assures prompt and safe delivery of all valuables.

Transway Logistic

Offering the only sea freight refrigerated cargo consolidation service from Europe to Australia.  Our unique reefer service gives you 2 climate options(+4/6 and +15/18 degrees) for the freshest shipping conditions right to your door.

Visa Global Logistics - Europe

Ariva Logistics is a major player in the logistics industry. It offers complete freight solutions including air and ocean freight management, customs brokerage, road transportation, warehousing and distribution. Company also assures safe and cost effective air and ocean transportation and exceptional customer service.

Ariva Logistics

An Irish company that offers innovative and cost-effective logistics solutions in areas such as Air Freight, Sea Freight, Road Freight, Project Shipments, Warehousing and Freight Management. Jenkinson Logistics has offices in Dublin, Cork, Belfast, and Shannon and provides services to its customers countrywide.

Jenkinson Logistics

Located in Minsk Belarus, Adlergroup Ltd. has become one of the leading shipping and forwarding companies providing a wide range of logistic services to and from Russia, other CIS and foreign countries. It also provides customs clearance, consulting and warehousing services to its customers. The company guarantees safe and timely delivery of cargo.

Adlergroup Ltd.

Emirates Logistics is a well resourced and competent organization in the logistics industry offering various services including sea freight, air freight, sea-air cargoes, overland transport and customs brokerage services. The company has a worldwide network and thus able to support its customers worldwide.

Emirates Logistics LLC,

The company specializes in heavy cargo transportation and transportation of sensitive goods. Its major services include sea transportation, overland transportation and storage. The company also undertakes all customs brokerage services. The well experienced and professional staff will help you find the best logistic solutions and most competitive price.

Ardarikas

Global Shipping Services is a worldwide freight forwarder providing a wide range of services. The company is certified by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to ship dangerous goods by air. It provides complete logistics solutions from domestic trucking and international air and ocean shipping to warehousing services.

Name	JP Shipping
Location	Newport Wales United Kingdom
Full Address	JP Shipping Services Ltd, Main ABP Building, Alexandra Dock, Newport, South Wales, NP20 2NP
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JP Shipping

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