Outsourced Logistics

Middlesex, N.J. – October 22, 2008 – Aljex Software announced it has been selected to provide hosted operations software for Trinity Transport Inc., one of the largest third-party logistics providers (3PLs) in North America. Aljex is the industry-leading provider of hosted management software for freight brokers, 3PLs and other transportation providers.

Trinity Transport, based in Seaford, Del., serves major corporate customers and many other businesses through 58 regional offices and is ranked among the nation’s top 20 freight brokers. Founded in 1979, Trinity is the second largest employer of TIA Certified Transportation Brokers — transportation professionals who have met strict standards set by the Transportation Intermediaries Association. The company offers a broad spectrum of services to shippers, including management of truckload, reefer, flatbed, LTL and bulk shipments.

According to president and CEO Jeff Banning, Trinity had employed its own programmers to modify an earlier version of Aljex, but was ultimately unsatisfied with the proprietary product that evolved.

“I decided to get out of the software business,” Banning said.

“We went out and looked at 28 different companies that had software and we narrowed it down to three or four that we would want to go with. Aljex is the one that wound up getting the contract,” Banning explained.

“We are very excited about forming a partnership with Aljex. We are returning to them to totally support us. I think it’s a good match for the company.  I think we will grow from it and they will too,” Banning concluded.

“Trinity is an industry leader with a tremendous reputation for service and technology know-how. We are very proud to be associated with Trinity and pleased to be working with Jeff and all the Trinity people,” said Tom Heine, president of Aljex.

“We have set our typical fast-track implementation at Trinity, from contract signing to startup in 43 days. That included thousands of hours of customization, data imports, EDI, load board posting as well as web based and on-site training.  Although a smaller company can be done within a week, a company with the size and scope of Trinity can still be done in weeks,” Heine said.

Trinity brokers in any location can now log on to Aljex and manage freight over the Internet with customized options provided specifically for Trinity by Aljex programmers. Trinity’s data will be hosted and backed up to Aljex servers hosted in three different parts of the country, providing triple redundancy.

About Aljex Software Inc.

Aljex Software based in Middlesex, N.J., leads the transportation industry with innovative software and business systems for third-party logistics firms and carriers. Clients include freight brokers, rail inter-modal, airfreight forwarders, container draymen and logistics companies. Aljex has been perfecting smart, intuitive management solutions since 1996. For more information, visit www.aljex.com or contact sales@aljex.com.

Contact: Tom Heine, President

Aljex Software Inc.

732-357-8700

Tom@aljex.com

www.aljex.com

(ATLANTA) October 17, 2008 – Brian Lindenmeyer, Director of Account Management, Strategic Services at Peach State Integrated Technologies will address the third annual Regional Leadership Summit on Workforce Trends – Workforce 2008 – in Jacksonville, FL on November 19, 2008. The Summit will be held at the University of North Florida’s University Center from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm.

Mr. Lindenmeyer’s presentation will focus on Leadership Development on the Front Line, with particular emphasis on what Jacksonville can do to develop the workforce necessary to attract and retain foreign investment in Jacksonville’s developing logistics capability. This session will uncover the keys to achieving operational excellence through the development of supervisory and leadership skills in the workforce. Attendees will learn how a comprehensive and balanced approach to lean principles, motivation and accountability will instill a proven path to excellence across the operations and organization.

“To achieve success within any operation, there must be an understanding of “change””, says Lindenmeyer. “A properly designed Operational Excellence program identifies and addresses the key factors that limit organizations to change and improve, particularly the systems, equipment and processes that support the business.” Attendees will learn how a comprehensive and balanced approach to lean principles, motivation and accountability that will instill a proven path to excellence across the operations and organization.

Lindenmeyer, a 12-year industry veteran, has extensive experience in supply chain and manufacturing operations, strategy, and process improvement. As a 3rd generation industrial engineer, Brian has as a strong focus on organizational excellence, focusing on process improvements, labor management, incentive systems, change management, and leadership development.

About Peach State Integrated Technologies

Peach State Integrated Technologies is a leading Logistics and Distribution Engineering firm focused on “Accelerating Supply Chain Success, providing distribution network strategy, distribution center design and material handling solutions to its customers to increase their productivity and profitability. For companies that continue to grow and thrive within today’s global marketplace, and need to maximize their distribution efficiencies, Peach State offers its HighVelocityÔ suite of tool-sets, processes and professional teams to deliver world class solutions. More information can be found at the company’s web site, http://www.peachstate.com.

About Workforce 2008Workforce 2008 will focus on the fast-growing logistics industry and the expanding needs of its workforce. Representatives from business, workforce development, economic development, government and education will hear presentations from national experts on the workforce trends in the global supply chain, and from local leaders regarding specific needs in the region. Nearly 600 people attended the first two Regional Leadership Summits in 2006 and 2007. National experts on the global economy and workforce trends and local and regional panelists delivered high-impact content and helped advance the community discussion on these important issues. Workforce 2007 was sponsored by WorkSource, Florida Ready to Work, the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, Florida Community College at Jacksonville, the City of Jacksonville, Duval County Public Schools, The Community Foundation in Jacksonville and The Business Journal. 98% of attendees rated the 2007 Summit as Good/Excellent. For the 2008 event, Summit organizers have announced the Logistics Collegiate Scholarship Pool, which will offer assistance to Logistics Career Academy and other high school students who seek to pursue additional education and require financial assistance. Proceeds from sponsorships and attendance fees will be used to establish the initial Pool. Workforce 2008 is presented by WorkSource, the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, Florida Community College at Jacksonville and the Jacksonville International Business Council. To register for Workforce 2008, please contact Stuart Hannah at (904) 366-6633 or stuart.hannah@myjaxchamber.com.

For more information, contact:

Bobbi Annino, Manager, Executive Level Business Development

Peach State Integrated Technologies

3005 Business Park Drive

Norcross, GA 30071

678-327-2045

bannino@peachstate.com

STOUGHTON, WI (October 6, 2008) – Brazilian third-party logistics revenues have increased over four times in the last five years to an estimated $14 billion according to a new report, Logistics Outsourcing in Brazil, by Armstrong & Associates.  Median 3PL revenue was estimated at $105 million for 2007.  Based on revenues, Brazilian 3PLs average two-thirds the size of U.S. based counterparts.  The median number of employees for Brazilian 3PLs is 700 and the revenue per employee is $32 thousand.  The largest Brazilian third-party logistics companies include: MRS Logística, Julio Simões, Rapidão Cometa, and Log-In Logística.

The report provides a list of over 100 Brazilian logistics services providers with primary information on each company and detailed profiles for 3PLs covered in Armstrong’s Who’s Who in Logistics guides.

Information in the report covers services offered as well as outsourced activities by industry verticals.  Information technologies are also reported.  The nature of the market and governmental constraints are discussed.  The complete report contains 62 pages.

The report with appendices can be purchased by phone at +1-800-525-3915 or online at: http://www.3plogistics.com/shopsite/index.html.

About Armstrong & Associates, Inc.:

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. is a supply chain market research and consulting firm specializing in 3PL market research, provider benchmarking, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, logistics outsourcing, centralized transportation management programs, and supply chain systems evaluation and selection.  Armstrong & Associates publishes Who’s Who in Logistics and Supply Chain Management – The Americas and Who’s Who in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - International.  Recent research papers include Warehousing in North America - 2008, Hanging Tough – U.S. and Global – 3PL Financial and Acquisition Results for 2007 and Projections to 2010, and Trends in 3PL/Customer Relationships.

For more information, contact:  Richard Armstrong at +1-800-525-3915 or e-mail Armstrong@3plogistics.com.

Delta, BC, October 20, 2008 - The Delta Hospice Society Building Fund received more support from the international business community today. A very generous gift of CAN $100,000 was donated by Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corporation. The gift is yet another example of how international companies in Delta feel it is important to support the communities in which they do business.

“It is a universal understanding that people worldwide need a comprehensive program of palliative care services. Evergreen recognizes the value of this service for the community of Delta,” said Delta Hospice Executive Director, Nancy Macey.

Evergreen Line operates one of the largest container fleets in the world, with more than 190 ships and 240 service locations. It offers worldwide ocean shipping and inland transportation services covering more than 80 countries. “It is impressive that once again, we are being supported by the international business community and we feel truly encouraged by their commitment to enhance healthcare in our community. This Delta project is receiving international recognition and we feel that these companies deserve special acknowledgement,” said Macey.

Wesley Brunson, President, Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp., said, “At Evergreen, our management philosophy, created by company founder Dr. Yung-fa Chang, has always been rooted in humility and a deep understanding that business must embrace the responsibility to improve the lives of our employees and society at large. At Evergreen,” he added, “we can think of no better way to live up to our calling than contributing $100,000 to the Delta Hospice Society to support their important work here. We hope our contribution will help make Delta’s vision for the community’s first Hospice Center a reality.”

Evergreen’s donation to the Delta Cares Capital Campaign is in support of the design and construction of Delta’s first in-patient hospice residence and supportive care center. Delta is one of the only communities in the Lower Mainland without a dedicated hospice residence to support its residents at the end of life. With an aging population and a rise in the incidence of advanced illness, residents of Delta deserve to access support and treatments that will provide them with comfort and dignity at the end of life. In addition, the supportive care center will offer the community access to resources, medical and emotional support from the time of diagnosis of a life-threatening illness, at the end of life and afterwards.

The society currently has a $9 million capital campaign underway to build a freestanding in-patient hospice residence and a supportive care center for residents of Delta. In one year, the society has commitments of more than $5 million. The Delta Hospice Society continues to appeal to leaders who live and work in our community and beyond to help them reach a target of $9 million.

About Delta Hospice Society

Delta Hospice is a non-profit charitable organization and raises its operational funding through donations, service agreements, grants and its Hospice Cottage Thrift Store. The society, nationally accredited, has demonstrated standards of excellence in the areas of board governance, quality and risk management, care delivery, environmental stewardship and organizational sustainability.

As all fundraising and administrative costs are paid for out of the society’s operating budget, 100 percent of all donations to the Building Fund go to the capital project. For more information about the Delta Hospice capital project or to make a donation to the Delta Hospice Building Fund, call 604-948-0660 or go to www.deltahospice.org.

Media Contact for Evergreen:

Barbara Yeninas

732 817-0400 x 16

Barbara@bsya.com

Allyn International Services, Inc. (Allyn) has been awarded a contract for transportation management services by the Department of Homeland Security.  The contract is for a one year period beginning in October 2008.

Allyn will be managing a total of 64 full truckloads from Dallas, Texas.  Of those loads, 52 will be shipped to Lees Summit, Missouri and 12 will be shipped to Harrisburg, Virginia.   Allyn will partner with J.B. Hunt Transport Services for transportation of the shipments.

“As the prime contractor for this assignment, Allyn will be responsible for overall transport management including on-time pick up and delivery,” commented Michael Smyers, Allyn Business Development Manager.  “We are happy the federal government has confidence in our services, as evidenced by awarding Allyn another logistics contract.”

In May 2006, Allyn received a 20-year GSA contract to provide federal government agencies with logistics services.  This is the second time that Allyn has been awarded a contract for transportation management services.

Allyn International Services, Inc. (Allyn) is a privately-owned supply chain management, tax and customs consulting firm established in 1992.  Services include freight forwarding, worldwide transportation, logistics management, sourcing, customs compliance and US tax management. Allyn has offices in North America, Europe and Asia with its headquarters locations in Fort Myers, Fla., Shanghai, China, and Prague, Czech Republic.  For more information, log onto www.allynintl.com

HERCULES MANUFACTURING GAINS STRENGTH FROM LEAN

Lean Manufacturing is Helping This 106-Year Old Manufacturer Succeed For the Next 100 Years

If you’d like more information about Hercules Manufacturing or to schedule an interview with Jeffrey Caddick, please call 270.826.9501 or email joyshout@evansville.net.  If you’d like more information about Kentucky Manufacturing Assistance Center or to schedule an interview with Lynn Witten, President of KMAC, please call 859-252-7801 ext. 1323 or email lwitten@kmac.org.

James “Chip” Honse has been promoted to Sales Manager of Hercules Manufacturing Company, Henderson Kentucky. He was previously National Sales Manager.

Chip brings 25+ years experience in truck body/trailer design and sales to his position at Hercules and is considered an industry “expert” on cold plate refrigeration systems. Chip is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a BA in Speech Communication.

Started in 1902, Hercules Mfg. Co. is a manufacturer of insulated and dry freight truck bodies for the transportation industry. For more information about Hercules, visit www.herculesvanbodies.com.

New Pricing Takes Effect Jan. 5, 2009

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UPS (NYSE:UPS) today released new list rates for 2009, including an average increase of 5.9 percent for UPS Ground packages and an average net increase of 4.9 percent on all air express and U.S. origin International shipments.

UPS Freight announced a general rate increase of 5.9% for 2009.

The rate increase for air express and international shipments is based on a 6.9 percent increase in the base rate, less a 2 percent reduction in the air and international fuel surcharge index.

The new rates will take effect on Jan. 5, 2009.

Updated rate and service information will be posted on ups.com/rates beginning Oct. 24, 2008. On Dec. 18, customers can download the 2009 Rate and Service Guide on the site.

UPS (NYSE: UPS) is the world’s largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain and freight services. With more than a century of experience in transportation and logistics, UPS is a leading global trade expert equipped with a broad portfolio of solutions. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., UPS serves more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the Web at UPS.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS.

Contacts

UPS

Karen Cole, 404-828-8821

or

Norman Black, 404-828-7593

With the increased use of technology to intelligently track shipments in transit, customers in many industries expect to be able to identify the status of their orders throughout the delivery cycle.  While a few of the largest chemical manufacturers have implemented in-house transportation management systems (TMS) to automatically plan and track outbound shipments throughout delivery and communicate with customers, most chemical shippers have yet to make the investment as available transportation technology did not offer enough cost savings to justify implementation costs.              Newer transportation management services now make it possible to get the same or even better technology for substantially less, at a click of a button.  By using on-demand transportation management services from TMS providers like ChemLogix, LLC, shippers can gain fully automated control over their logistics network without substantial investments. At the same time, TMS applications are more focused to their specific needs.            “There are proven solutions on the market that do not require major capital and upfront investment,” notes Michael Skinner, a partner with ChemLogix in charge of transportation technology and consulting.   “Fees for implementing and integrating these applications typically ran as much as double or triple the cost of the software purchase, but now start below $50,000.”             While original TMS applications featured powerful, complex optimization engines to derive lowest-cost transportation solutions, they involved working with cumbersome and labor-intensive algorithms and often did not address other important transportation activities. Newer TMS solutions offer technology-based capabilities that address the shipper’s need for shipment visibility, proactive notification on potential customer service issues, robust cost and service reporting and better control over the freight management process.  For example, ChemLogix On-Demand TMS optimizes daily routes, rates and service levels, provides real-time visibility into transportation status and automates freight payment.  Substantial savings can be gained through this level of control over the transportation process.             And getting started has never been easier as newer TMS applications require less implementation and start-up time than previous generations. “With a more intuitive, user-friendly system, transportation planners are able to quickly grasp the benefits of the technology, as well as how to make their jobs more effective,” notes Skinner.  “After all, isn’t that the whole point?”            ChemLogix describes the benefits of newest generation TMS systems in a new white paper entitled The Time Has Come – Visibility into the Transportation Process.  For a copy, go to: http://www.chemlogix.com/c3plus/thought-leadership/page.aspx.