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Challenges Facing Ports Today Containership capacities and containership fleet continues to expand Global economic development leading to growing world.

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2 Challenges Facing Ports Today Containership capacities and containership fleet continues to expand Global economic development leading to growing world trade Emerging markets lacking suitable infrastructure Global container traffic is expected to double by 2014 Capacity issues in major port locations Infrastructure issues in major port locations Capacity issues in inland infrastructure –Highway Network –East-West Rail Network Increase in Environmental Restrictions

3 Evaluation Criteria of Business Development Group Overall global development objectives Development/update of port and terminal capacity levels Market analysis Identification of local and/or regional capacity issues Project Duration Identification of key market location Key Client relationship/joint venture opportunities Trade Lane analysis Growth opportunities in local region Competitive position Benefits/Local port conditions

4 Benefits of the Port of Mobile 45 foot Channel and 3 hours steam time from sea buoy. Planned turning basin to accommodate up to 8000 TEU vessels Strong commodity base including Automotive, Poultry, Apparel, Chemicals and Forest Products Balanced cargo flow Favorable Labor Environment Well established highway network – Adjacent to I-10 – 5 miles from I-65 Opportunity to serve inland markets via waterway network Access to 5 Class 1 Railroads – Available North-South Rail Capacity Competitive inland costs to South Atlantic and Mid-West by all modes Future expansion opportunities

5 Distances from the Port of Mobile DestinationDistance Kingston, Jamaica1108 Miles Freeport, Bahamas749 Miles Manzanillo, Panama1370 Miles

6 Key Trucking Markets in 4 Hour Increments

7 Rail Connections in the Port of Mobile

8 Inland River System from the Port of Mobile

9 Southeast Distribution Centers

10 Background of Mobile Container Terminal, LLC. Mobile Container Terminal is joint venture between APM Terminals North America and Terminal Link USA. APMT holds an 80% share and will be the operating company for MCT. Terminal Link USA is a terminal operating company owned by CMA-CGM and is currently expanding into several US markets. MCT is currently pursuing opportunities with steamship lines for direct calls to Mobile.

11 ASPA Construction Schedule Yard –Uplands area available for handover to allow for MCT building construction. –Phase 1 Yard completion by November ’07. –Surcharge of southern 1000’ of berth complete by November ’07. Wharf –2000’ of deck poured. –Punch list items being addressed. –Berth dredging to commence November ’07. Access Road Improvements –Plans currently being finalized for improvements to Virginia St. and Ezra Trice Blvd providing for elevated track crossing. –Estimated start date December ‘07. –Project Duration 12 to 18 months

12 Mobile Container Terminal Specifics Phase 1 construction will total 95 acres –Throughput capacity at start up will total 350,000 TEU –178 Reefer Plugs –Buildings and Gate Complex –SWM, Utilities, Security, Lighting, and Paving Phase 2 construction will add an additional 40 acres –Throughout capacity upon completion will total 550,000 TEU –300 Reefer Plugs –Estimated to be needed within 5 years from start of operations Phase 3 construction will convert the facility to an RTG grounded facility –Full build out capacity will total 800,000 TEU –Estimated to be needed within 12 years from start of opeations Wharf Length: 2,000 feet Draft alongside: 45 feet

13 Mobile Container Terminal October 2007

14 Mobile Container Terminal at Completion of Phase 1

15 Mobile Container Terminal at Full Build Out

16 Mobile Container Terminal and Future ICTF

17 Administration Building

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19 Ship to Shore Cranes 18 Wide Post Panamax 100’ Gauge

20 MCT Construction Schedule and Milestone Dates ZPMC Arrival2/27/2008 Stage 1 – Power to Cranes4/2/2008 Crane 1 Commissioned4/14/2008 Crane 2 Commissioned4/21/2008 Stage 2 – Power/Utilities to Buildings6/1/2008 Delivery of 2 Linde Reachstackers6/1/2008 Administration Building Complete6/20/2008 M&R Building Complete7/25/2008 Stage 3 – Gate Delivery7/31/2008 Delivery of 3 Linde Reachstackers8/1/2008 Stage 4 – Yard Delivery8/30/2008 Gate Opening9/2008 First Vessel Call9/2008 Phase 1 Complete3/28/2009

21 MCT Outstanding Schedule and Milestone Dates IT Infrastructure RFP/Contract11/15/07 Gate Technology/Infrastructure RFP/Contract12/1/07 Labor Contracts12/31/07 Terminal Service Contracts1/30/08 Terminal Tariff1/30/08 Operations Staff Hiring5/1/08 Terminal Equipment7/1/08 –Empty Handlers –Yard Hustlers –Support Equipment Forklifts Bombcarts Terminal Vehicles

22 Contacts www.mobilecontainerterminal.us Mobile Container Terminal, LLC. Brian Clark Project Director 251-300-3050 office 251-382-7113 cell brian.e.clark@mobilecontainerterminal.us APM Terminals North America Henrik Friis Vice President Sales and Marketing 704-571-2652 704-264-6620 namapmtmkt@apmterminals.com


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