Top Ocean Freight Companies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 18, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 1,644 Ocean Freight Companies as of September 2026 across 81 countries. The top-ranked firm is AMZ Prep (5.0 stars, 22 verified reviews, < $25/hr, founded 2016, Colorado Springs). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $25, median client rating is 3.7, and 38% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Ocean Freight Companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

Are you in search of the most reliable ocean freight companies? While ocean freight forwarding is one of the most economical modes of transporting goods, it is also the safest and provides the added benefit of careful supervision. With an exhaustive number of service providers available in the market, the selection process to find a reliable ocean freight forwarder becomes an overwhelming task. Goodfirms is the perfect companion in this search as it brings you a list of companies with a complete analysis of their capabilities. The reviews and ratings associated with these companies help you determine the best option for your business needs. We request you to come along and find the best ocean freight shipping service for your next lot of shipments.

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  • A Proud Indian Logistics Company which has Specialized in door to door logitics.Serves 377 locations in about 92 countries. Member of Security cargo network. Also provides compliance support and marine insurance as a value added service. Headquartered in Chennai ,India and is in the verge of spreading PAN India shortly.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    Chennai, India
  • Founded in 2006, Whale Logistics Australia is a young dynamic business passionate about delivering great customer experiences. Our strong focus on aligning our people, partners and technology with our company purpose, vision and culture ensures that we consistently deliver our customers a world class service that makes the logistics process simple, efficient and stress free.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2006
    Sydney, Australia
  • DIMOTRANS Group has been combining the flexibility of an SME with the reliability of an international group for more than 35 years. We know how to be inventive in our solutions (road, air, sea, logistics and customs) and responsive in our responses through a seamless organization and strong partners. Specific solutions dedicated to your sector ... read Dimotrans Group reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1980
    Paris, France
  • DB Schenker is the world’s leading global logistics provider — we support industry and trade in the global exchange of goods through land transport, worldwide air and ocean freight, contract logistics and supply chain management.

    < $25/hr
    10000+
    Moscow, Russia
  • We can transport any goods in any directions and carry out their customs clearance. But over 21 years ago, we chose a specialized business segment for ourselves and became the best on it. At the request of our customers and our own strategic settings, our target business segment is gradually expanding, but in such a ... read Proft Logistic reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Moscow, Russia
  • In 1976, in the small town of Skuldelev in Denmark, ten owner-operated hauliers joined forces and founded DSV – De Sammensluttede Vognmænd (The Consolidated Hauliers). Since then, DSV has evolved to become a world-leading supplier of transport and logistics. Today, DSV provides and manages supply chain solutions for thousands of companies every day – from ... read DSV reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10000+
    1976
    Budapest, Hungary
  • Bulung Logistics was established in 2012 in the city of Schwechat in Austria. Due to the investments in 2015 in Turkey, the company has received the C2 qualification certificate and is currently operating in Turkey with our own offices in Istanbul/Atasehir, Gaziantep, Adana as well as in Bulgaria-Sofia. As Bulung Logistics, we provide for the ... read BULUNG LOGISTICS reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Vienna, Austria
  • Prime Cargo is an international forwarding company based in Kolding, Denmark. We offer shipping solutions to and from Denmark with thorough knowledge about Asia. Prime Cargo has a branch office in Copenhagen and its own offices in Goleniów, Chicago, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Qingdao, Xiamen, Shenzhen and Ningbo.

    $150 - $199/hr
    50 - 249
    1998
    Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Rhenus is a worldwide logistics service provider. Turnover at the Rhenus Group tops € 5.1 billion, and Rhenus has business locations at more than 660 locations worldwide, where it employs 31,000 people. The Rhenus business areas manage complex supply chains and provide a wealth of innovative value-added services.

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    1946
    Brussels, Belgium
  • Kuehne + Nagel Finland has approximately 190 employees in six locations: Vantaa, Helsinki, Tampere, Pori, Vaasa and Oulu. Our services include sea and air freight as well as road and rail transport. We also provide comprehensive logistics and forwarding solutions.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Vantaa, Finland
  • MOL Logistics supports the wide-ranging logistics needs of its customers by managing their total cargo on a global basis; customer satisfaction is the company’s primary aim. The company is uniquely positioned to leverage its considerable capabilities with the extensive infrastructure of the MOL organization. This includes value-added services and public warehousing, distribution centers, air, sea ... read MOL Logistics reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    Tilburg, Netherlands
  • The group TORRESTIR was created in 1962 and its objective was the transport of goods on the road. The originally created company suffered a lot of reorganizations with the result to become more and more powerful and prepared to the needs of the market. Today we offer to our customers not only transports on the ... read Torrestir reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1962
    Forjaes, Portugal
  • Our company has been working in the trucking market for over 25 years. High-level service and individual approach to each customer attract our customers and contribute to the recommendations. The main purpose of our company is the high-quality transportation and delivery of goods to the specified place exactly on time. Punctuality, preservation, privacy are the ... read Devik reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1993
    Lviv, Ukraine
  • We are a dynamic company in the field of transport, logistics and freight forwarding since the beginning of 2012. We are engaged in the organization of transportation of full, oversized, dangerous (ADR of all classes) and groupage cargoes, both throughout Europe and across Ukraine. Our main goal is the best implementation of our tasks through ... read Leo-West Group reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Lviv, Ukraine
  • Our Vision Becoming a preferred solution partner to our customers through keeping abreast of global innovations without compromising our ethical values. Our Mission Exceeding our customers’ expectations by providing complete global logistics services and by ensuring quality and excellence in every aspect of our business conducts.

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    1992
    Istanbul, Turkey
  • Put us on the job and consider it done. Schneider is a premier provider of transportation and logistics services headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and with offices in Chicago, Dallas and many cities in between. Offering one of the broadest portfolios in the industry, Schneider’s solutions include Regional and Long-Haul Truckload, Expedited, Dedicated, Bulk, Intermodal, ... read Schneider reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1935
    Zurich, Switzerland
  • AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG is a modern partner in the area of international transport and it’s a guarantee of comprehensive logistics solutions. We cooperate with Clients in all branches offering services that are adjusted to specificities of the markets in which they operate. We guarantee top shelf quality service in European countries as well as in ... read AsstrA reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    250 - 999
    1993
    Zurich, Switzerland
  • Vanner Logistics is part of a network of qualified cargo agents, specializing in the transport of goods by air, sea and land. It is formed by professionals with more than 40 years of experience and whose success is based on the basis of correct business conduct.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2013
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • We are a company specialized in comprehensive international logistics services, with headquarters in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Our range of services for export and import operations, cover all phases of physical distribution, ie 360 ​​services (degrees). Offering local and international transport, in all its modalities, formalities and customs declarations, local and international ... read PUMA CARGO reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • KITA Logistics is an integrated logistics company, established in 1995, providing industry specific solutions catering to customers needs by using more than 20 years of experience. From Airfreight and Seafreight to Trucking and Industrial Projects, as well as Integrated Logistics and Warehousing services, KITA Logistics brings quality, efficiency, reliability and affordable solutions.

    $100 - $149/hr
    250 - 999
    1995
    Istanbul, Turkey
  • GENEL TRANSPORT is a global supplier of transport and logistics solutions. We have an international network of partners and agent offices in more than 185 countries and 730 cities making us truly global player that offers services worldwide. With a strong presence on local and international markets and as a "product" oriented freight and logistics ... read GENEL TRANSPORT reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    1988
    Istanbul, Turkey
  • Greenlog is logistic company with international experience, founded with the objective of providing the best logistic service. We give you all the logistic keys to enter and develop your business in South America. We are global and we have strong experiencie in our region.

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2017
    Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Partner with a leading logistics provider that allows you to grow in a rapidly changing world.Our main activity is to advise on foreign trade processes, providing support in all customs clearance and export procedures, ensuring compliance with current customs legislation.We specialize in offering customized logistics services in foreign trade, with a focus on national customs ... read Masterline reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Bogota, Colombia
  • SMARTLOGISTICS CHILE LTDA. It is an emerging company that operates as an International Cargo Agency offering our customers Door to Door services via Maritime, Air and Multimodal on the Import and Export routes. We stand out for a personalized and efficient service with the capacity to attend your operations in the 5 continents.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Santiago, Chile
  • ANDES LOGISTICS IS A COMPANY SPECIALIZED IN THE SERVICE OF INTERNATIONAL CARGO TRANSPORTATION (EXPORTS AND IMPORTS), BY AIR, MARITIME AND LAND). We started our operations in Chile in mid-April 2008 and recruited to lead the development of the company to one of the most experienced commercial and operational teams in the industry. Andes Logistics Chile ... read Andes Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    2008
    Santiago, Chile
  • Freight forwarding is our business and we pride ourselves on being a large and unique player in the logistics market in Australia. While there are many international freight forwarding services in Melbourne and Australia, we set ourselves apart by providing an exceptional service where we are realistic with our advice to you. As we understand ... read Allworld Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Associated Customs & Forwarding Services Pty Ltd (ACF) has positioned itself as a global supply chain logistic service provider committed to meeting the challenges of global market place. Our success is demonstrated in being in business for over 45 years. By combining experienced professional staff with the very latest in operational technology, ACF‘s aim is ... read Associated Customs & Forwarding Services reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1972
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Realogistics is a logistics company committed to the innovation of ideas and ideas, with both scientific and technological innovation capabilities, capable of providing customers with integrated logistics solutions in more than 300 cities worldwide. In response to the booming development of e-commerce and the high recognition of green environmental protection by the society, Realogistics deeply ... read Realogistics reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    250 - 999
    2006
    Beijing, China
  • Primeway is managed by a group of highly skilled professionals with 25 years of experience in the industry who aim to provide tailor-made solutions for your transport and logistic requirements. Our team of experts is available 24/7 around the clock to offer you the most prompt and cost effective solutions related to your logistic needs. ... read Primeway reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Athens, Greece
  • PrimeLogistics has been present on the European and C.I.S. growing markets since 2011 offering comprehensive freight forwarding services. Companies of the Group are located in Lithuania and Belarus. We are a reliable, stable organization, independent of changes on the capital markets. The family character of the company allows for quick decision making as well as ... read PrimeLogistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Minsk, Belarus
  • Arco Transport is a leading Estonian logistics company. The business of Arco Transport is freight forwarding. Our freight forwarders operate hundreds of trucks across Europe since 1998, and organise multimodal transportation in 45’HCPW containers since 2008. Thanks to our Sea trasnport team we can move containerised goods all over the world. We organise full load ... read Arco Transport reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    Harju-Risti, Estonia
  • EGY Logistics Services management and operational team has a long history of delivering expertise. Over the years we have learned that every shipment we handle is a vital component of our customers' success. That's why we always take the customers point of view, handling each shipment with care and dedication, ensuring it arrives on time, ... read EGY Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Cairo, Egypt
  • The NORTROP company has been providing a full range of services for organizing the delivery of goods by all types of transport for more than 15 years: road , sea , rail and air . The main objective is to provide our customers with reliable and efficient solutions in the field of transport in all ... read NORTROP reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Minsk, Belarus
  • SAWABY shipping-supply chain and logistics, founded in the year 2010, evolving into a full service provider in the logistics field.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Alexandria, Egypt
  • The Rhenus Group provides logistics services around the globe and has annual turnover amounting to EUR 5.1 billion. Rhenus employs more than 31,000 people at more than 660 locations worldwide. The Rhenus Group provides solutions for a wide variety of different sectors along the complete supply chain; they include multimodal transport operations, warehousing, customs clearance ... read Rhenus Logistics Estonia reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    1912
    Harku, Estonia
  • As the MOL Group’s core logistics company, founded over 60 years ago, MOL Logistics offers not only air, sea, and land cargo transportation services, but also comprehensive logistics service menus that combine these individual services, as well as overseas household moving services. Under the unified brand of “MOL Logistics,” our mission is to “sustain the ... read MOL Logistics Global reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Tokyo, Japan
  • – Bina Global Transport, PT was established in 1999 – With its corporate head office in the city of Jakarta, Indonesia – Dedicated to Logistics Service for 17th Years – More than 250 experienced staff in office, customs, trucking and warehouse – Branch offices in Cikarang, Cikampek, Bandung, Belawan, Semarang, and Surabaya – Capital and ... read Bina Global Transport reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Jakarta, Indonesia
  • KC Forwarding is on of the leading Forwarding Agent for Air Freight & Sea Freight and logistic company in Malaysia. KC has continued to understand and meet the market demands by providing our team of professional work diligently customizing tailored solutions to increase reliability, enhance competitive advantage and further improve bottom line results . We ... read KC Forwarding reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Klang, Malaysia
  • Welcome to the Dolphin Logistics, one stop destination for all your logistic needs, whichhas been corporated in the year 2000. We are among the leading Freight Forwarding Services providers, incepted in India. Our authentic and trusted services have helped us to achieve an unrivalled name for ourselves. With the help of our vast and well ... read Dolphin Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2000
    Kutch, India
  • TradeLink International Ltd. have been providing tailored, flexible and innovative logistics solutions on behalf of global clients for nearly 25 years. As a wholly Canadian-owned corporation, headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, TradeLink is consistently recognised for its operational excellence and ‘can-do’ attitude. We support a broad spectrum of clients in diverse sectors – all with ... read TradeLink International reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1993
    Burlington, Canada
  • Our mission is to offer a reliable supply-chain option for your company’s optimization.BSS Logistics Vietnam, based in Hanoi, Vietnam with a strategic position in South East Asia, is an advanced network of worldwide agents able to give your company a strategic advantage with all international markets with a focus on building customer’s confidence by perfect ... read BSS Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Venus Logistics is one of leading companies in international freight forwarding, import-export forwarding and warehousing services in Vietnam. Agent network of our Company covers more than 50 countries all over the world, especially in potential markets such as U.S., Japan, Korea, EU, etc. With such strong network in big ports of the world and close ... read Venus Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Sebang took the first step in the port unloading business in 1965, and has grown into a leading comprehensive logistics company in Korea for over half a century by establishing a competitive logistics network in major ports and logistics centers across the country. Sebang is based on its unique technology, efficient operation of the latest ... read SEBANG reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1965
    Seoul, South Korea
  • 3i LOGISTICS, one of the fast growing”One Stop Shop” logistics provider in Bangladesh. We are committed to the highest standard of business code of conduct within our industry. The 3i LOGISTICS is well equipped with highly qualified professionals as well as resources and world wide networks in the field of Logistics and Supply Chain. 3i ... read 3i LOGISTICS Group reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • CDZ Global Logistics Ltd. is truly a new generation & single source for freight forwarding and logistics services in Bangladesh started its journey since 2013. It is geared to meet and overcome the unforeseen challenges of tomorrow with its powerhouse of experiences and expertise. No matter how great or small your shipment & project logistics ... read CDZ Global Logistics Ltd reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2013
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Ever since its foundation in Busan, Korea in 2004, JBG Logistics has grown into a global professional freight forwarder holding expertise in providing value added logistics services. We work with more than 350 international partners and agents in more than 100 countries which enables us to play a significant role worldwide. Having firm relationships with ... read JBG Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Busan, South Korea
  • ICAT Logistics Detroit is part of a National Network called ICAT logistics company based in Baltimore. We organize the shipment of goods from one point to another – anywhere in the world – and manage all the issues that ensure it’s done right. Since our company does not depend solely on our own fleet of ... read ICAT Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1994
    Detroit, United States
  • Dartswift International Limited was formed in Liverpool, United Kingdom, in 1986 and has continued to grow to meet our customers demands is all about adding value, at every level of our service. As an end-to-end problem solver, it has always been our mission to offer broader, more insightful and innovative solutions - and to be ... read Dartsswift International reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1986
    Liverpool, United Kingdom

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1FIRMS

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1Vserve Ebusiness Solutions63 / 58
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Top-left · Y ≥ 50, X < 50
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Strong execution but broader service mix. High-quality generalists - good fit if your project crosses multiple disciplines in one engagement.

Top 5 by composite score

1AMZ Prep40 / 65
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
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Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
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Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Average hourly rates by region.

Where you hire affects what you pay by up to 3×. Comparable quality is available across regions - the rate gap between the priciest and cheapest is the single biggest lever on a project budget.

Average hourly rate · USD

SGAsia Pacific$44/hr$44
INSouth Asia$40/hr$40
GBWestern Europe$38/hr$38
UAEastern Europe$36/hr$36
USNorth America$34/hr$34
MXLATAM$33/hr$33
ZAAfrica$31/hr$31
AUOceania$30/hr$30

What the gap actually buys you

The rate gap between the highest- and lowest-cost regions is largely a cost-of-living and labor-market gap - not a quality gap. Top-tier firms in lower-cost regions routinely deliver work competitive with premium markets at a fraction of the cost.

That said, time-zone overlap, language alignment, and IP protection vary by region. Eastern Europe and LATAM hit a sweet spot: meaningful cost savings with same-day overlap for US/EU clients.

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All countries ranked by Value Score.

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CountryFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
INIndia102$39/hr4.269View firms
USUnited States370$32/hr3.663View firms
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Value Score69 / 100
USUnited States
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Value Score63 / 100

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Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
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Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
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Countries with the best Value Score for supply chain & logistics hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
United States · $0-24/hr

170 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 3.0 ★. Top picks: AMZ Prep, FREIGHT R US, International 3PL.

Mid-tier leader
United States · $50-99/hr

11 firms in this tier - more than any other country. Top picks: Speed Global Services, Future Forwarding, Farnell Freight Forwarders.

Top tier leader
China · $150+/hr

4 firms in this tier - more than any other country. Top picks: CTS International Logistic, Sino Shipping, DocShipper.

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Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

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Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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