agent services for worldwide shipping company Pan Atlantic Shipping Ltd. on February 1.

The announcement came yesterday From Fast Forward president Peter Aldrich who said: "This is a strategic partnership for us. It allows us to expand into a market that complements our existing business.'' Pan Atlantic president John Lynch added: "Our partnership with Fast Forward gives us a stronger Bermuda profile and supports a wider range of services than we had previously enjoyed.'' Advanced technology using custom software will link the two companies together and increase their mutual efficiency.