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3/7/2007 - Denver, Colorado

United Shipping Inc (USI) announced today the appointment of Leon Vincent SA (LVSA) as its newest member. USI is the premier Worldwide Association of Independently owned Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers with over 110 member companies and 250 offices.

LVSA, headquartered in Le Harve, France will represent United Shipping in Marseille, Bordeaux and Paris as well. Additionally, sister companies Safir Et Melon in Guadeloupe, Somotrans in Martinique, Sameg in French Guyana and Sea Air Services (SAS) in Saint Martin are now a part of the United Shipping family.

Leon Vincent, founded in 1931 is an international freight forwarder and has a staff of over 300 people. “The customer is the foundational basis of all aspects of our business and we do our best to customize our services to the individual needs of each client. Our reputation is one of excellence and we are thrilled about the prospects of our new relationship with United Shipping,” said LVSA President, Benton Massot. “We specialize in air, marine, consolidations, LCL, FCL, bonded storage, hazardous goods, heavy lift and over-sized dimensional transportation, fruits, other perishables and removals,” continued Mr. Massot.

United Shipping, formed in 1988, offers importers and exporters the advantages of multi-national corporations with the expertise that can be found in locally owned and operated businesses.

“We look forward to the development of extremely beneficial relationships for the entire partnership with Leon Vincent and continue to make positive strides with providing the United Shipping family with additional logistic options, especially in regions where there are sizeable opportunities for increased business,” said Fred Hall, President of United Shipping. “Our membership motto is ‘We're Looking for a Few Good Partners’ and we have found an excellent partner in Leon Vincent and are anticipating healthy business opportunities in the months and years ahead,” eluded the President. “Join me, the membership committee, Board of Directors and staff of United Shipping in giving a warm welcome to Mr. Massot and the entire staff of the Leon Vincent Group,” continued the president.

For more information, contact United Shipping, Inc., Corporate Office, 15200 East Girard Avenue, Suite 4000, Aurora, Colorado, USA 80014, Tel: (1) 800-783-0730, Fax: (1) 303-426-7666.

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