MERCTRAN’S WBENC CERTIFICATE RENEWED

ATLANTA, GA — June 30, 2006. MercTran, a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Woodstock, announced today that it has been recertified as a member of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is dedicated to advancing the success of certified women's business enterprises, government agencies and corporate members in partnership with its affiliated women's business organizations.

According to Trina Brown, MercTran President and CEO, “This certification is an important benefit to our customers. Today, many companies want to diversify their vendor-base but, at the same time, they also want top-flight capability and outstanding service. As a certified women-owned business and a recognized logistics leader, MercTran fulfills both requirements.”

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 for the ongoing management of inbound, outbound, and intra-branch shipping.