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Philippines Warehousing Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Forecast 2019-2027

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Philippines Warehousing Market By Type (General Warehousing, Agriculture, Cold Storage, Container Freight, and Others) and by End-User (Chemicals & Materials, Food & Beverages, Electronics, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Durables, and Others): Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast 2019–2027

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[160+ Pages Report] According to the report published by Facts and Factors, the global philippines warehousing market size was valued around USD 673 million in 2018 and is expected to grow to around USD 1,443 million by 2027 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 8.8% between 2019 and 2027. The report analyzes the global philippines warehousing market drivers, challenges, and the impact they have on the demands during the forecast period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the philippines warehousing market.
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The report covers a forecast and an analysis of the Philippines warehousing market. The study provides historical data from 2013 to 2018 along with a forecast from 2019 to 2027 based on revenue (USD Million) and volume (Sq. Meter). The study includes drivers and restraints of the philippines warehousing market along with their impact on the demand over the forecast period. Additionally, the report includes the study of opportunities available in the Philippines warehousing market.

The major growth driver of the Philippines warehousing market is the growing adoption of technology, such as automated guided vehicles, voice-directed picking, and pick to light, particularly for large enterprises and their warehouses. In addition, the escalating trend of same-day delivery by e-commerce giants has revolutionized the entire concept of traditional to technologically-advanced and automated warehouses, which is likely to further boost the Philippines warehousing market in the years ahead.

In order to give the users of this report a comprehensive view of the Philippines warehousing market, we have included a competitive landscape and an analysis of Porter’s Five Forces model for the market. The study encompasses a market attractiveness analysis, wherein all the segments are benchmarked based on their market size, growth rate, and general attractiveness.

The report provides company market share analysis to give a broader overview of the key market players. In addition, the report also covers key strategic developments of the market including acquisitions & mergers, new launches, agreements, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion.

The type segment of the market is categorized into agriculture, cold storage, container freight, general warehousing, and others. By the end-user, the market is fragmented into consumer durables, food and beverages, electronics, chemicals and materials, pharmaceutical, and others.

logoReport Scope

Report Attribute

Details

Market Size in 2018

USD 673 million

Projected Market Size in 2027

USD 1,443 million

CAGR Growth Rate

8.8%

Base Year

2018

Forecast Years

2019-2027

Key Market Players

Acuity Management Solutions, Elevate, LexisNexis, BusyLamp, THOMSON Reuters, doeLEGAL, SimpleLegal, Onit, MITRATECH, and Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions, among others.

Key Segment

By Product Type, by End-User, By Region

Major Regions Covered

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa

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The study provides a decisive view of the Philippines warehousing market by segmenting it based on type, end-user, and region. All the segments have been analyzed based on present and future trends and the market is estimated from 2019 to 2027. The region segment includes the current and forecast demand for NCR, Bulacan, Cebu, Davao, Pampanga, Batangas, Cavite, Metro Iloilo, Bacolod, and Rest of Philippines.

logoSome of the leading players in the global market include 

  •  Acuity Management Solutions,
  • Elevate,
  • LexisNexis,
  • BusyLamp,
  • THOMSON Reuters,
  • doeLEGAL,
  • SimpleLegal,
  • Onit,
  • MITRATECH,
  • Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions

This report segments the Philippines warehousing market as follows:

logoBy Type Analysis

  • General Warehousing
  • Container Freight
  • Cold Storage
  • Agriculture
  • Others

logoBy End-User Analysis

  • Food and Beverages
  • Chemicals and Materials
  • Electronics
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Consumer Durables
  • Others

logoBy Region Analysis

  • NCR
  • Bulacan
  • Cebu
  • Davao
  • Pampanga
  • Batangas
  • Cavite
  • Metro Iloilo
  • Bacolod
  • Rest of Philippines

Table of Content

  • Chapter 1. Executive Summary 18
  • Chapter 2. Philippines Warehousing market - Regional Coverage Analysis 21
    • 2.1. Philippines Warehousing Market - Regional Coverage Overview 21
    • 2.2. Philippines Warehousing Market Share, by Regional Coverage, 2018 & 2025 (USD Million) 21
    • 2.3. International 23
      • 2.3.1. International Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 23
    • 2.4. Domestic 24
      • 2.4.1. Domestic Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 24
  • Chapter 3. Philippines Warehousing market - Type Analysis 24
    • 3.1. Philippines Warehousing Market - Type Overview 24
    • 3.2. Philippines Warehousing Market Share, by Type, 2018 & 2025 (USD Million) 25
    • 3.3. General Warehousing 26
      • 3.3.1. General Warehousing Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 26
    • 3.4. Container Freight 27
      • 3.4.1. Container Freight Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 27
    • 3.5. Cold Storage 28
      • 3.5.1. Cold Storage Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 28
    • 3.6. Agriculture 29
      • 3.6.1. Agriculture Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 29
    • 3.7. Others 30
      • 3.7.1. Others Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 30
  • Chapter 4. Philippines Warehousing market - End User Analysis 30
    • 4.1. Philippines Warehousing Market - End User Overview 30
    • 4.2. Philippines Warehousing Market Share, by End User, 2018 & 2025 (USD Million) 31
    • 4.3. Food & Beverage 32
      • 4.3.1. Food & Beverage Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 32
    • 4.4. Chemicals & Materials 33
      • 4.4.1. Chemicals & Materials Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 33
    • 4.5. Electronics 34
      • 4.5.1. Electronics Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 34
    • 4.6. Pharmaceutical 35
      • 4.6.1. Pharmaceutical Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 35
    • 4.7. Consumer Durables 36
      • 4.7.1. Consumer Durables Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 36
    • 4.8. Others 37
      • 4.8.1. Others Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 37
  • Chapter 5. Philippines Warehousing market - Regional Analysis 38
    • 5.1. Philippines Warehousing Market Regional Overview 38
    • 5.2. Philippines Warehousing Market Share, by Region, 2018 & 2025 (Value) 38
    • 5.3. Philippines 39
      • 5.3.1. Philippines Philippines Warehousing Market size and forecast, 2013-2027 39
      • 5.3.2. Philippines Philippines Warehousing Market, by Country, 2018 & 2025 (USD Million) 39
      • 5.3.3. Philippines Philippines Warehousing Market, by Regional Coverage, 2013-2027 41
        • 5.3.3.1. Philippines Philippines Warehousing Market, by Regional Coverage, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 41
      • 5.3.4. Philippines Philippines Warehousing Market, by Type, 2013-2027 42
        • 5.3.4.1. Philippines Philippines Warehousing Market, by Type, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 42
      • 5.3.5. Philippines Philippines Warehousing Market, by End User, 2013-2027 43
        • 5.3.5.1. Philippines Philippines Warehousing Market, by End User, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 43
      • 5.3.6. NCR 44
        • 5.3.6.1. NCR Market size and forecast, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 44
      • 5.3.7. Bulacan 45
        • 5.3.7.1. Bulacan Market size and forecast, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 45
      • 5.3.8. Cebu 46
        • 5.3.8.1. Cebu Market size and forecast, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 46
      • 5.3.9. Davao 47
        • 5.3.9.1. Davao Market size and forecast, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 47
      • 5.3.10. Pampanga 48
        • 5.3.10.1. Pampanga Market size and forecast, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 48
      • 5.3.11. Batangas 49
        • 5.3.11.1. Batangas Market size and forecast, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 49
      • 5.3.12. Cavite 50
        • 5.3.12.1. Cavite Market size and forecast, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 50
      • 5.3.13. Metro Iloilo 51
        • 5.3.13.1. Metro Iloilo Market size and forecast, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 51
      • 5.3.14. Bacolod 52
        • 5.3.14.1. Bacolod Market size and forecast, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 52
      • 5.3.15. Rest of Philippines 53
        • 5.3.15.1. Rest of Philippines Market size and forecast, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 53
  • Chapter 6. Philippines Warehousing market - Competitive Landscape 54
    • 6.1. Competitor Market Share - Revenue 54
    • 6.2. Market Concentration Rate Analysis, Top 3 and Top 5 Players 56
    • 6.3. Strategic Development 57
      • 6.3.1. Acquisitions and Mergers 57
      • 6.3.2. New Products 57
      • 6.3.3. Research & Development Activities 57
  • Chapter 7. Company Profiles 58
    • 7.1. F2 Logistics Philippines Inc. 58
      • 7.1.1. Company Overview 58
      • 7.1.2. F2 Logistics Philippines Inc. Revenue and Gross Margin 58
      • 7.1.3. Product portfolio 59
      • 7.1.4. Recent initiatives 60
    • 7.2. ICTSI 60
      • 7.2.1. Company Overview 60
      • 7.2.2. ICTSI Revenue and Gross Margin 60
      • 7.2.3. Product portfolio 61
      • 7.2.4. Recent initiatives 62
    • 7.3. Kintetsu World Express 62
      • 7.3.1. Company Overview 62
      • 7.3.2. Kintetsu World Express Revenue and Gross Margin 62
      • 7.3.3. Product portfolio 63
      • 7.3.4. Recent initiatives 64
    • 7.4. LBC Express Corporation 64
      • 7.4.1. Company Overview 64
      • 7.4.2. LBC Express Corporation Revenue and Gross Margin 64
      • 7.4.3. Product portfolio 65
      • 7.4.4. Recent initiatives 66
    • 7.5. Li & Fung Limited 66
      • 7.5.1. Company Overview 66
      • 7.5.2. Li & Fung Limited Revenue and Gross Margin 66
      • 7.5.3. Product portfolio 67
      • 7.5.4. Recent initiatives 68
    • 7.6. Metro Alliance Holdings & Equities Corp. 68
      • 7.6.1. Company Overview 68
      • 7.6.2. Metro Alliance Holdings & Equities Corp. Revenue and Gross Margin 68
      • 7.6.3. Product portfolio 69
      • 7.6.4. Recent initiatives 70
    • 7.7. Metro Combined Logistics Solutions Inc. 70
      • 7.7.1. Company Overview 70
      • 7.7.2. Metro Combined Logistics Solutions Inc. Revenue and Gross Margin 70
      • 7.7.3. Product portfolio 71
      • 7.7.4. Recent initiatives 72
    • 7.8. MMG INTEGRATED LOGISTICS PHILIPPINES 72
      • 7.8.1. Company Overview 72
      • 7.8.2. MMG INTEGRATED LOGISTICS PHILIPPINES Revenue and Gross Margin 72
      • 7.8.3. Product portfolio 73
      • 7.8.4. Recent initiatives 74
    • 7.9. NIPPON EXPRESS (PHILIPPINES) CORPORATION 74
      • 7.9.1. Company Overview 74
      • 7.9.2. NIPPON EXPRESS (PHILIPPINES) CORPORATION Revenue and Gross Margin 74
      • 7.9.3. Product portfolio 75
      • 7.9.4. Recent initiatives 76
    • 7.10. Orient Freight 76
      • 7.10.1. Company Overview 76
      • 7.10.2. Orient Freight Revenue and Gross Margin 76
      • 7.10.3. Product portfolio 77
      • 7.10.4. Recent initiatives 78
    • 7.11. Philippine Postal Corporation 78
      • 7.11.1. Company Overview 78
      • 7.11.2. Philippine Postal Corporation Revenue and Gross Margin 78
      • 7.11.3. Product portfolio 79
      • 7.11.4. Recent initiatives 80
    • 7.12. Royal Cargo 80
      • 7.12.1. Company Overview 80
      • 7.12.2. Royal Cargo Revenue and Gross Margin 80
      • 7.12.3. Product portfolio 81
      • 7.12.4. Recent initiatives 82
    • 7.13. YUSEN LOGISTICS CO, LTD. 82
      • 7.13.1. Company Overview 82
      • 7.13.2. YUSEN LOGISTICS CO, LTD. Revenue and Gross Margin 82
      • 7.13.3. Product portfolio 83
      • 7.13.4. Recent initiatives 84
    • 7.14. AAI Worldwide Logistics 84
      • 7.14.1. Company Overview 84
      • 7.14.2. AAI Worldwide Logistics Revenue and Gross Margin 84
      • 7.14.3. Product portfolio 85
      • 7.14.4. Recent initiatives 86
    • 7.15. Afreight 86
      • 7.15.1. Company Overview 86
      • 7.15.2. Afreight Revenue and Gross Margin 86
      • 7.15.3. Product portfolio 87
      • 7.15.4. Recent initiatives 88
    • 7.16. Airfreight 2100 Inc 88
      • 7.16.1. Company Overview 88
      • 7.16.2. Airfreight 2100 Inc Revenue and Gross Margin 88
      • 7.16.3. Product portfolio 89
      • 7.16.4. Recent initiatives 90
    • 7.17. All Systems Logistics, Inc. 90
      • 7.17.1. Company Overview 90
      • 7.17.2. All Systems Logistics, Inc. Revenue and Gross Margin 90
      • 7.17.3. Product portfolio 91
      • 7.17.4. Recent initiatives 92
    • 7.18. ATN 92
      • 7.18.1. Company Overview 92
      • 7.18.2. ATN Revenue and Gross Margin 92
      • 7.18.3. Product portfolio 93
      • 7.18.4. Recent initiatives 94
    • 7.19. Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corp. 94
      • 7.19.1. Company Overview 94
      • 7.19.2. Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corp. Revenue and Gross Margin 94
      • 7.19.3. Product portfolio 95
      • 7.19.4. Recent initiatives 96
    • 7.20. Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. 96
      • 7.20.1. Company Overview 96
      • 7.20.2. Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. Revenue and Gross Margin 96
      • 7.20.3. Product portfolio 97
      • 7.20.4. Recent initiatives 98
  • Chapter 8. Philippines Warehousing ' Industry Analysis 99
    • 8.1. Philippines Warehousing Market - Key Trends 99
      • 8.1.1. Market Drivers 100
      • 8.1.2. Market Restraints 100
      • 8.1.3. Market Opportunities 101
    • 8.2. Value Chain Analysis 102
    • 8.3. Technology Roadmap and Timeline 103
    • 8.4. Philippines Warehousing Market - Attractiveness Analysis 104
      • 8.4.1. By Regional Coverage 104
      • 8.4.2. By Type 104
      • 8.4.3. By End User 105
      • 8.4.4. By Region 107
  • Chapter 9. Marketing Strategy Analysis, Distributors 108
    • 9.1. Marketing Channel 108
    • 9.2. Direct Marketing 109
    • 9.3. Indirect Marketing 109
    • 9.4. Marketing Channel Development Trend 109
    • 9.5. Economic/Political Environmental Change 110
  • Chapter 10. Report Conclusion 111
  • Chapter 11. Research Approach & Methodology 112
    • 11.1. Report Description 112
    • 11.2. Research Scope 113
    • 11.3. Research Methodology 113
      • 11.3.1. Secondary Research 114
      • 11.3.2. Primary Research 115
      • 11.3.3. Models 116
        • 11.3.3.1. Company Share Analysis Model 116
        • 11.3.3.2. Revenue Based Modeling 117
        • 11.3.3.3. Research Limitations 117

List of Figures

FIG. 1 Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 20
FIG. 2 Philippines Warehousing Market Share, by Regional Coverage, 2018 & 2025 (USD Million) 21
FIG. 3 International Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 23
FIG. 4 Domestic Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 24
FIG. 5 Philippines Warehousing Market Share, by Type, 2018 & 2025 (USD Million) 25
FIG. 6 General Warehousing  Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 26
FIG. 7 Container Freight  Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 27
FIG. 8 Cold Storage  Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 28
FIG. 9 Agriculture  Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 29
FIG. 10 Others Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 30
FIG. 11 Philippines Warehousing Market Share, by End User, 2018 & 2025 (USD Million) 31
FIG. 12 Food & Beverage Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 32
FIG. 13 Chemicals & Materials Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 33
FIG. 14 Electronics Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 34
FIG. 15 Pharmaceutical Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 35
FIG. 16 Consumer Durables Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 36
FIG. 17 Others Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 37
FIG. 18 Philippines Warehousing Market Share, by Region, 2018 & 2025 38
FIG. 19 Philippines  Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 39
FIG. 20 NCR  Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 44
FIG. 21 Bulacan  Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 45
FIG. 22 Cebu  Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 46
FIG. 23 Davao  Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 47
FIG. 24 Pampanga  Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 48
FIG. 25 Batangas  Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 49
FIG. 26 Cavite  Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 50
FIG. 27 Metro Iloilo  Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 51
FIG. 28 Bacolod  Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 52
FIG. 29 Rest of Philippines Philippines Warehousing Market, 2013-2027 53
FIG. 30 Competitor Market Share – Revenue 54
FIG. 31 F2 Logistics Philippines Inc. Revenue and Growth Rate 59
FIG. 32 F2 Logistics Philippines Inc. Market Share 59
FIG. 33 ICTSI Revenue and Growth Rate 61
FIG. 34 ICTSI Market Share 61
FIG. 35 Kintetsu World Express Revenue and Growth Rate 63
FIG. 36 Kintetsu World Express Market Share 63
FIG. 37 LBC Express Corporation Revenue and Growth Rate 65
FIG. 38 LBC Express Corporation Market Share 65
FIG. 39 Li & Fung Limited Revenue and Growth Rate 67
FIG. 40 Li & Fung Limited Market Share 67
FIG. 41 Metro Alliance Holdings & Equities Corp. Revenue and Growth Rate 69
FIG. 42 Metro Alliance Holdings & Equities Corp. Market Share 69
FIG. 43 Metro Combined Logistics Solutions Inc. Revenue and Growth Rate 71
FIG. 44 Metro Combined Logistics Solutions Inc. Market Share 71
FIG. 45 MMG INTEGRATED LOGISTICS PHILIPPINES Revenue and Growth Rate 73
FIG. 46 MMG INTEGRATED LOGISTICS PHILIPPINES Market Share 73
FIG. 47 NIPPON EXPRESS (PHILIPPINES) CORPORATION Revenue and Growth Rate 75
FIG. 48 NIPPON EXPRESS (PHILIPPINES) CORPORATION Market Share 75
FIG. 49 Orient Freight Revenue and Growth Rate 77
FIG. 50 Orient Freight Market Share 77
FIG. 51 Philippine Postal Corporation Revenue and Growth Rate 79
FIG. 52 Philippine Postal Corporation Market Share 79
FIG. 53 Royal Cargo Revenue and Growth Rate 81
FIG. 54 Royal Cargo Market Share 81
FIG. 55 YUSEN LOGISTICS CO, LTD. Revenue and Growth Rate 83
FIG. 56 YUSEN LOGISTICS CO, LTD. Market Share 83
FIG. 57 AAI Worldwide Logistics Revenue and Growth Rate 85
FIG. 58 AAI Worldwide Logistics Market Share 85
FIG. 59 Afreight Revenue and Growth Rate 87
FIG. 60 Afreight Market Share 87
FIG. 61 Airfreight 2100 Inc Revenue and Growth Rate 89
FIG. 62 Airfreight 2100 Inc Market Share 89
FIG. 63 All Systems Logistics, Inc. Revenue and Growth Rate 91
FIG. 64 All Systems Logistics, Inc. Market Share 91
FIG. 65 ATN Revenue and Growth Rate 93
FIG. 66 ATN Market Share 93
FIG. 67 Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corp. Revenue and Growth Rate 95
FIG. 68 Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corp. Market Share 95
FIG. 69 Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. Revenue and Growth Rate 97
FIG. 70 Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. Market Share 97
FIG. 71 Market Dynamics 99
FIG. 72 Philippines Warehousing – Value Chain Analysis 102
FIG. 73 Technology Roadmap and Timeline 103
FIG. 74 Market Attractiveness Analysis – By Regional Coverage 104
FIG. 75 Market Attractiveness Analysis – By Type 105
FIG. 76 Market Attractiveness Analysis – By End User 105
FIG. 77 Market Attractiveness Analysis – By Region 107
FIG. 78 Market Channel 108
FIG. 79 Marketing Channel Development Trend 109
FIG. 80 Growth in World Gross Product, 2008-2018 110

List of Tables

TABLE 1 Philippines Warehousing Market, 2018 & 2025 (USD Million) 19
TABLE 2 Philippines Warehousing market, by Regional Coverage, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 21
TABLE 3 Philippines Warehousing market, by Type, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 25
TABLE 4 Philippines Warehousing market, by End User, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 31
TABLE 5 Philippines Warehousing market, by Region, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 38
TABLE 6 Philippines  Philippines Warehousing Market, by Regional Coverage, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 41
TABLE 7 Philippines  Philippines Warehousing Market, by Type, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 42
TABLE 8 Philippines  Philippines Warehousing Market, by End User, 2013-2027 (USD Million) 43
TABLE 9 Philippines Warehousing Market - Company Revenue Analysis 2013-2018 (USD Million) 54
TABLE 10 Philippines Warehousing Market - Company Revenue Share Analysis 2013-2018 (%) 56
TABLE 11 Acquisitions and Mergers 57
TABLE 12 New Product/Service Launch 57
TABLE 13 Research & Development Activities 57
TABLE 14 Market Drivers 100
TABLE 15 Market Restraints 100
TABLE 16 Market Opportunities 101

Industry Major Market Players

  • Acuity Management Solutions,
  • Elevate,
  • LexisNexis,
  • BusyLamp,
  • THOMSON Reuters,
  • doeLEGAL,
  • SimpleLegal,
  • Onit,
  • MITRATECH,
  • Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions
     

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