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Global Marine and Forwarding Services

"Barwil" is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (Oslo) and offers a wide range of shipping and cargo related services to a diverse international clientele. Barwil has established an integrated network with more than 261 offices spanning 66 countries around the globe. Partnerships and joint ventures with local interests in many of these countries add to the strength of the Group.

The company is a recognised leader in its field and continues to expand both geographically and in terms of the volume and scope of business handled. Expansion is being pursued through new joint ventures, acquisitions, co-operation agreements and management arrangements plus of course through strong growth in existing businesses. Development areas include terminal operations, inland logistics, and offshore services.

The international network of "Barwil" represents a large number of major Liner operators and approximately 1700 clients in the tramp, tanker, cruise and gas carrier trades. In 2005 the company handled around 40,000 ship calls. Major vessel operators, charterers and international traders figure prominently in the client portfolio. The company offers a broad range of services that vary from simple ship agency tasks to complex activities.

"Barwil" is involved in a wide range of cargo related activities centred around the extensive local presence in 58 countries. These include inland logistics, distribution services, NVOCC operations, airfreight, stevedoring and general freight forwarding activities.( www.wilhelmsen.com )