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Craig Marston, Managing Director

Craig MarstonManaging DirectorCEM Marine What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

NOL Will Win The Battle For Hapag-Lloyd

July 24, 2008

Hapag bids flow in | www.tradewinds.no

Tradewinds reports that some six or seven bidders responded to the initial round of indicative bids for TUI's liner shipping company.  NOL will be the successful bidder.

Craig Marston, Managing Director

Craig MarstonManaging DirectorCEM Marine What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Beginning To Look Like 2002 For The PMA-ILWU Negotiations

July 21, 2008

SoCal port terminals reporting ILWU slowdown | www.americanshipper.com

Despite the change in leadership at both the PMA and ILWU, commitment to early negotiations, and a clampdown on rhetoric in the press, the situation is starting to resemble the 2002 talks that led to a 10-day lockout.

Craig Marston, Managing Director

Craig MarstonManaging DirectorCEM Marine What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Australian Ore Prices Unlikely To Hurt Dry Shipping

July 1, 2008

Reaction mixed | www.tradewinds.no

Tradewinds reported that Rio Tinto and BHP Billington have finalized contracts with Baosteel for an 80%+ increase in the price of iron ore out of Australia.  This compares favorably to the Vale benchmark achieved earlier this year for a 65% increase out of Brazil and reflects the freight differential sought by the Australians.  The impact on dry bulk shipping is likely to be minor.

Craig Marston, Managing Director

Craig MarstonManaging DirectorCEM Marine What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Fuel Surcharge Under Scrutiny In Jones Act Trades

July 1, 2008

Matson sued | www.tradewinds.no

Tradewinds reported that Rhythm of Life Cosmetics has filed a "me too" law suit against Matson Navigation Company (Nasdaq:ALEX) citing the DOJ investigation into the Jones Act liner trades.  This is the first suit against Matson, whom does not participate in the Puerto Rico trade where most of the DOJ focus has been.

John SnedekerChairman & Chief Executive OfficerSynergistic Dynamics, Inc. What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

DRILLING ON THE OCS

June 20, 2008

Rush to exploit new offshore oil hampered by shortage of drilling ships | www.iht.com

THE INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE HAS PUT THE "CART BEFORE THE HORSE". CONSTRAINTS ON PRODUCING OIL AND NATURAL GAS ON THE AREAS OF THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELVES OF THE US ARE NOT THE CURRENT HIGH DEMAND, WORLD WIDE, FOR DRILL SHIPS, BUT THE MANY STEPS THAT WILL HAVE TO BE TAKEN BEFORE ANY DRILLING CAN TAKE PLACE ON THE AREAS THAT HAVE BEEN UNDER MORATORIA FOR OVER 30 YEARS: 1    THE MORATORIA MUST FIRST BE LIFTED EITHER BY CONGRESSIONAL ACTION OR BY EXECUTIVE ORDER. 2    A 5 YEAR LEASE PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BY CONGRESS 3    PLANS FOR SPECIFIC LEASE AREA MUST BE CREATED 4    LEASE SALES MUST BE CONDUCTED 5    WINNING BIDDERS MUST OBTAIN ALL THE NECESSARY PERMITS

Craig Marston, Managing Director

Craig MarstonManaging DirectorCEM Marine What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Older Bulk Carriers Will Exit The Market In 2010

June 11, 2008

Dry bulk faces fleet 'age crisis' | www.tradewinds.no

A significant percentage of the dry bulk fleet continues to trade past the normal retirement age of 25 years due to robust rates.  This will be corrected in 2010, when new vessels will push down rates and push out vintage tonnage.

Craig Marston, Managing Director

Craig MarstonManaging DirectorCEM Marine What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Offshore Service Companies Finally Show Some Restraint

June 10, 2008

Orders stunted | www.tradewinds.no

Perhaps a bit too late, we are seeing signs of a cut off in new vessel orders for the offshore service sector.

Craig Marston, Managing Director

Craig MarstonManaging DirectorCEM Marine What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Limits To Slow Steaming Very Real

June 10, 2008

Slow speed ahead | www.tradewinds.no

The article highlights the limitations to slow-steaming and why this will result in diminishing returns as a mechanism for absorbing excess container ship capacity.

Craig Marston, Managing Director

Craig MarstonManaging DirectorCEM Marine What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Slow Steaming Won't Be The Answer Going Forward

May 27, 2008

Slower-steaming trend sparks rush to fix post-panamaxes | www.tradewinds.no

The charter market for post-panamax tonnage is hot as owners jump on the bandwagon of slowing vessels to save fuel cost.

Craig Marston, Managing Director

Craig MarstonManaging DirectorCEM Marine What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Good News In The Transpacific Liner Shipping Trade

May 27, 2008

Bunker surcharge floats | www.tradewinds.no

Reports from the TSA indicate that their primary goal of the 2008 contracting season, floating fuel surcharges, has largely been accepted by shippers.  Their secondary goal, increases in the base freight rate, has largely failed.

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