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Glen Burnie, Md. (2nd draft 3/21/07) - John S. Connor, Inc., a full service logistics company based in Glen Burnie, Md., has recently formed a strategic alliance with Orient Star Group to exclusively offer Less-than-Container Load (LCL) inbound service from Shanghai direct to the Port of Baltimore on a weekly basis. Until now, this type of service had never been available to Baltimore. Orient Star Group is a logistics company and licensed NVOCC forwarder with 18 offices throughout Asia. John S. Connor and Orient Star Group have been cooperating on logistics ventures for our mutual customers for over 15 years," stated Hillary Ye, China business development manager at Connor. "It has been a very successful alliance for both companies as well as for our customers." Richard Higgins, director of sales and marketing at Connor, said that the new service offers a number of major advantages. "Shippers can now avoid the congestion delays that are experienced in other east coast ports," he stated. "Also, it means lower costs in inland deliveries and container freight station unloading charges." In June of last year, John S. Connor opened an office in Shanghai in order to establish stronger trade between China and the east coast of the United States. "Our goal was to enhance the company's ability to service shipping customers in China with all logistics aspects including operations, internet tracking and tracing, and customs clearance," stated Lee Connor, president of John S. Connor. "This new exclusive service to Baltimore is another example of our commitment to the China trade lane." John S. Connor is a full service logistics established in 1917. The company is a leading provider of ocean freight and air freight, customs brokerage, domestic transportation, and steamship agency services. Connor has a vast network of agents worldwide, and is a licensed NVOCC. The company's website address is: www.jsconnor.com"

A results driven, accomplished, and highly competitive senior executive with a proven ability to deliver strong revenue growth and drive company profitability demonstrating a successful background in logistics, supply chain management, and global business development. Adept at cultivating and managing customer and partner relationships, negotiating large contracts, developing productive sales teams, and generating higher levels of sales revenue. I possess strong leadership and communication skills which create a positive, competitive team environment across cultural and international boundaries, ensuring my sales management teams consistently exceed all goals. I have cultivated success throughout my career by setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and recognizing success based on actual results delivered. Specialties: •Contract Logistics and Warehousing •Supply Chain Management •Express and Expedited Transportation •International Logistics •Cold Chain Logistics •Hazard Material Specialist •Customs Brokerage and Clearance Contact me for more info: Mikew@Jsconnor.com or 443-805-5523