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SERVS., LTD. V. BELCO RESOURCES, INC. ET AL., CASE NO. 07-CIVWe represent Sinochem Jiangsu Corporation ("Sinochem Jiangsu"), one of the defendants 

in the above-captioned case filed by plaintiff Zim Integrated Shipping Services, Ltd. ("Zim"). We 

are writing to request an extension of time of two (2) weeks to file reply papers in support of 

Sinochem Jiangsu's motion to dismiss Zim's complaint and to vacate Zim's prayer for a Rule (8) 

attachment. 

According to your Order dated December 19, 2007, Sinochem Jiangsu's reply brief is due on 

Friday, February 8, 2008. We have spoken with counsel for all of the parties that have appeared 

(restricted or otherwise). Plaintiff Zim consents to Sinochem Jiangsu's request, and defendants .G. Wu Foreign Trade & Economics Co. and Belco Resources, Inc., consent and ask for 

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recall, your Order dated December 19, 2007 was in response to Zim's letter 

request for additional time to file its opposition papers, because Zim was encountering difficulties 

locating people situated overseas. In addition to extending Zim's time to file its opposition papers, 

Your Order also extended the defendants' time to file their reply papers from January 18, 2008 to 

February 8, 2008. 

At this time, we are encountering similar difficulties reaching the proper personnel in China 

to respond to Zim's allegations, due to the impact of the week-long celebration of the Chinese New 

!.ovells LLP s a l~m~ted Ihabll~ty partnership regstercd In England and Wales wlth reglstcrcd number OC393639 RcgsLered offce and prncloai placr! of tjuin~ss 

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Year. We are also concerned by reports of severe weather conditions taking place in China, and 

how these developments could further limit our access to information and personnel. This request 

for an extension will have no impact on other deadlines in this litigation. 

Respectfully submitted, 

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Edward T. Schorr 

cc: Hon. Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein 

Vincent M. DeOrchis, Esq. 

William R. Bennett, Ill, Esq. 

Lauren Cozzolino Davies, Esq. 

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