MERCTRAN RECOGNIZED AS TIA MEMBER

ATLANTA, GA — June 1, 2006. MercTran, a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Woodstock, announced today that it has been recognized as a distinguished member of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA).

TIA is a leading professional and educational organization in the third-party logistics industry. As a member, MercTran is recognized for its “leadership in the third-party logistics industry, commitment to customer service, and dedication to ethics and excellence through adherence to the TIA code of ethics.”

According to Trina Brown, MercTran President and CEO, “We are very proud of this recognition. MercTran’s membership in TIA sends an important message about who we are: A company with an outstanding suite of products and services, dedication to customer service, and a policy of strict adherence to the TIA ethical code. This distinction places MercTran at the top of the logistics industry.”

MercTran is a certified, women-owned business headquartered in Woodstock, Georgia. It provides total freight management and value-added logistics to companies throughout the U.S. and the world. With an international carrier base, MercTran offers multimodal shipment services, including access to truck, rail, ocean, and air carriers. It is a non-asset based solutions provider that leverages carrier relationships, buying power, and volume consolidation to move freight efficiently and cost-effectively. The company also offers a full suite of value-added analytics, customized by MercTran efficiency engineers for the ongoing management of inbound, outbound, and intra-branch shipping.