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September 7, 2012

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FPS Shenzen relocates for growth

News Release Famous Pacific Shipping (HK) Ltd. September 7, 2012
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The Shenzen,
China office of Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Hong Kong &#8211; one of the founders of
the FPS Group network of independent freight forwarders - has relocated to
larger premises in central Shenzen, to cater for the branch&#8217;s continuing
growth.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">First
established in 2002 and currently employing 50 staff, FPS Shenzen is now based
in the city&#8217;s Luo Ho district, immediately above its subway station, and closer
to the China/Hong Kong border.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The new offices
are 30% larger, and will accommodate an expected increase to 70
staff.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">FPS Shenzen
provides multi-modal forwarding services, is one of five offices operated by the
Hong Kong-based company, and accounts for some 25% of its total business.
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style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">FPS Shenzen is
managed by </SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Thomas
Chan</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">, General
Manager, reporting to FPS Hong Kong Director Edmond Tong.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Says Mr. Tong:
&#8220;Shenzen is becoming increasingly important within our overall network across
China, and the new, larger offices will enable us to grow our staff strength to
keep pace with our increasing traffic levels.&#8221;</SPAN></FONT></P>
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