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Security for Olympics Impacts International Shipping

June 28, 2008

A Beijing government official announced effective July 1, 2008, trucking within the Bijing area will be restricted due to the heightened security of the Olympics. All trucks registered outside the Beijing city limits will not be able to enter into Beijing Area from July 1st until Sept 22nd. As a result, trucks registered within the city limits are increasing their rates.

Since demand for local truck service for Beijing Cargo is high, the trucking price is very unstable. With limited trucks, not only will the trucking fees increase, but also pick up and delivery charges within Beijing area are rising. At this point, it's expected that all trucking expenses for Beijing will increase at least five times the normal price. This will affect the air rates from Qindao and Dalian. Due to the uncertainty with regards to the trucking connection and the cost of trucking cargo to Beijing, air rates from these origins may fluctuate.

Please contact your local On Time Express sales professional for more information.

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VP of Administration Announcement

May 29, 2008

On Time Express, a Tempe-based freight forwarding company, has experienced significant growth over the past ten years. The growth prompted President/CEO Bart Wilson to recently announce the creation of a new position, Vice President of Administration. "With the tremendous growth On Time Express has achieved, we felt it was time to expand our leadership by adding a Vice President of Administration position. This position is responsible for overseeing the growing demands in our human resources department as well as maintaining our award-winning safety record. This takes an individual who not only understands the industry but On Time Express, our culture, our vision. I can’t image anyone who can fulfill this role better than Pat Santell."

Pat Santell has been with On Time Express since 2001, initially as the General Manager and, most recently, as Vice President of Operations. Santell has been actively involved with the day-to-day operations which have included, in part, the safety and human resources programs. Under his watch, On Time Express has won several awards for its outstanding driver safety record. OTE also received the prestigious Inc. 5000 Award in 2007, recognizing them as one of the fastest privately-held revenue growing companies in the United States.

Prior to the past seven years with OTE, Santell was in the aviation industry for 25 years working for three major carriers’ in materials and logistics. When asked about his new opportunity at OTE, Santell commented, "There is an excitement with the future growth at On Time Express. This presents great opportunities for all our employees who have contributed to our current success."

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OTE Expands International Expertise

April 2, 2008

Ralph Garcia brings to On Time Express over 18 years of transportation experience, 12 of those years gaining valuable expert knowledge of sales and international transportation in the McAllen/Brownsville, Texas market. His history of successful sales along the border gives On Time Express a tremendous advantage in this growing trade market.

Garcia has an impressive resume highlighted by successful careers with both Roadway Express and Mach 1 Global Service. He was nominated twice for the Ring of Honor at Roadway Express and, in 2007, recognized at Mach 1 Global Service as one of the top international sales producers. Ralph skills and personal selling have made him well-known and well-respected in his territory.

When asked about his interest in joining OTE, Garcia remarked, "I am very excited in joining a team with a clear vision. Record growth at On Time Express of 50% in the past 10 years is not luck; it takes great people with a 'Customer Centric' vision as the key to achieve that kind of success. Everyone at OTE is focused on the customer, meeting their needs and providing solutions to their problem every time."

National Vice President of Sales Jim Wallace applauds Garcia's commitment to excellence, communication skills and work ethic. "Ralph Garcia has an extensive knowledge of the border, clients' needs, and the transportation opportunities that exist there. Everyone Ralph deals with gets a great return on their investment and that's noticed by the customers with whom he has built solid relationships. The On Time team is honored that Ralph has chosen to bring his experience to On Time Express."

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Chicagoan Understands Customer Service

March 25, 2008

On Time Express continues to expand its presence in the domestic and global logistics arena with the addition of veteran Mark Rzysko to its sales team. Rzysko has enjoyed 30 successful years in transportation throughout the Chicago area, with experience in every area of the business such as management, operations and sales. He is well-known for his focus on customer satisfaction, strategic problem solving, and creating unique value for his clients.

Rzysko comments, "On Time Express is an exciting company to join given their insight into expanding organizational capabilities in order to meet the needs of the customer. Customer service is a key function at On Time with personalized, human communication to our clients from highly trained employees. Our highly qualified team understands the needs of the customer and they are not afraid to take the extra steps necessary to satisfy a client. The Chicago market will be an asset to the growth of On Time Express and I am excited to be introducing a quality company like On Time to my clients."

National Vice President of Sales Jim Wallace is delighted with the addition of Rzysko to the On Time team. "On Time has a tremendous history of bringing value to our clients through excellent customer service; a quality CEO Bart Wilson has been adamant to uphold. The addition of Mark Rzysko into a dynamic market like Chicago is a fantastic move for our company. We will continue to develop a world class sales team with the addition of proven winners like Mark Rzysko. Mark has enjoyed an exceptional career selling all modes of transportation to Fortune 1000 and global organizations. The future is bright for On Time Express."

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Weather in China Causing Massive Delays

February 4, 2008

Please be advised that as of midnight Friday, February 1 and until further notice Shanghai Pudong Int'l airport has been brought to near standstill by heavy snowfall in the area. Widespread delays and cancellations for both inbound and outbound flights are expected. Normal operations may resume later but this will depend upon weather conditions improving.

The inclement conditions in Shanghai and throughout China are expected to continue and further delays may result for export shipping.

For two weeks, much of China, which was long known for its capacity for mass mobilization, has been tied in knots by a series of major snowstorms. Although large, in most places the snowfall, described as having been the worst in 50 years, has been nothing like the deep cover that other parts of the world often experience in winter.

The freak storms are especially disruptive because they hit temperate parts of China that have little experience with snow. Houses in the south are poorly insulated and many communities lack snowplows and other equipment to cope with the heavy snowfall. State television has shown scenes of trucks creeping along through snowbound towns while wind-blown pedestrians slip on icy pavement.

In one of the hardest-hit areas, large parts of Chenzhou, a city of 1.2 million people in Hunan province, has been without power or water for nearly two weeks, the official Xinhua News Agency said. It said the nearby cities of Hengyang and Yongzhou also suffered blackouts.

"At present, this snowy and icy weather still shows no signs of abating," the civil aviation regulator added in a statement on its website. China warned residents of Shanghai and neighboring Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, the country's commercial engine room, to stay indoors if possible. In Shanghai, some food shelves in shops emptied as people stocked up.

Analysts said the brutal weather was a short-term blow to the economy and would stoke inflation that already has the government worried. It hit an 11-year high of 4.8% last year.

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Chinese New Year Holiday Interrupts Shipments

January 25, 2008

One of the most important celebrations in Asia is Chinese New Year. It is a time of family reunion that is celebrated with parades, fireworks and numerous gatherings. The Chinese year 4706, the year of the rat, begins on February 7. In honor of this holiday, factories, offices and ports are closed from February 7 - 15 so everyone can enjoy time with their family.

In the upcoming days conditions at the ocean ports and airports will be congested and space will be very tight. As you book your shipments before the holiday please contact your On Time Express professional (800-247-6999) to ensure your goods move as soon as possible without interruption. On Time Express is partnered with world class agents in Asia who give you the top quality, professional service.

Happy Chinese New Year from everyone at On Time Express.

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OTE Growth Continues into 2008 with New VP

January 17, 2008

Jim Wallace recently joined On Time Express, Tempe as National Vice President of Sales. Wallace is a 25-year transportation industry veteran with a history of successful sales and executive sales leadership at Roadway Express and Mach1 Global Services.

A Ring of Honor winner at Roadway, Wallace has utilized skills in personal selling, market analysis, change management and leadership to create functional and productive sales organizations. His accomplishments include strategic planning and execution of national account programs, developing U.S. and Mexico sales teams and operations and creating formal sales and management training programs, all resulting in strong revenue growth.

Wallace comments, "Joining the strong team in place at On Time Express, during a time period where there are exceptional growth goals, is a tremendous career opportunity. On Time is an organization that enjoys uniquely flexible and expanding capabilities that are customer centered in their application. These capabilities will allow our sales organization to differentiate and create powerful solutions for On Time clients while attracting the finest sales talent in the industry to our company. I am enthusiastic about On Time's organizational capabilities, customer focus, and high employee skill level. These qualities will drive our ability to build a world-class sales team and generate breakthrough results."

CEO Bart Wilson echoes Wallace’s optimism. "On Time Express has had phenomenal growth in our first ten years. Our strategic plan is not only to continue that growth but to expand into new markets taking us to a whole new level of service. Jim Wallace fits into our plans perfectly with his proven track record and his passion to succeed."

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Upcoming Peak Season Surcharges Announced

September 26, 2007

As the height of the peak shipping season draws closer, On Time Express is committed to providing the latest information on the current condition of the market. The large ocean carriers are reporting that they are above projections and all ships are running at near capacity. Air freight from Southern China is also reaching peak status.

This peak capacity triggers the onset of the Peak Season Surcharges (PSS). Beginning Friday, September 28, 2007, there will be a $0.20 per kilo peak season surcharge on all air freight. This surcharge is in effect for all air freight coming from Hong Kong and the Southern China region.

OTE will continue to post updates throughout the peak season. Watch your e-mail or check the On Time Express website (http://www.otexp.com) for the most up-to-date data in the industry.

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OTE Receives ATA Award for Second Year

September 25, 2007

For the second year in a row, On Time Express (OTE) of Tempe was awarded the Fleet Safety Award from the Arizona Trucking Association. The award was presented to Bart Wilson, President/CEO of OTE Saturday, September 22, 2007 at the ATA Annual Leadership Conference held at the Westin LaPaloma Resort and Spa in Tucson, Arizona.

The 2007 award was given for the best safety rating of companies in the less-than-truckload (LTL) category traveling under 500,000 miles per year from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. Winners were selected based on the least number of accidents per mile. The Fleet Safety Awards are co-sponsored by Great West Casualty Company.

OTE also received additional Fleet Safety Awards for their outstanding achievement in highway safety: Third Place Award for the 2,000,000 to 4,000,000 mile LTL/intercity category and another Third Place Award for the 2,000,000 to 4,000,000 mile LTL/Combined category.

Bart Wilson, President of On Time Express, had this reaction, "We are extremely proud of our safety program and our drivers who are committed to continually putting safety and professionalism first. This proves that freight can be delivered on time and safely while obeying the ‘rules of the road.’ We’re honored to receive the Under 500,000 Award for the second year in a row and to receive awards in two additional categories. Our customers can be assured that On Time Express is committed to safety and reliabilty and hiring only the best drivers to transport their freight."

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China National Holiday October 2007

September 21, 2007

As is traditional in PR China, the first week of October (October 1-7) is the celebration of the National Holiday and Golden Week. As a result, all our agents in China will be closed during that period. Agents will resume working on the 8th of October 2007. During the holiday period, please be advised that:

Prior to this holiday period it is expected that there will be a rushed demand of export airfreight shipments. Therefore it is recommended that bookings by shippers are send to our agents no later than 28th September 2007 at 12:00 noon (EST) in order to be able to arrange space with carriers and uplift before or during the holidays
29th and 30st September 2007 are normal working days
All our agents will have shift duty staff during the holidays. All e-mails shall be read and replied, but with limited work force
The warehouses will be operated during the holidays and goods able to be delivered by the shippers, however with a pre-booking to our offices only
Any air import shipments into China shall be pre-alerted prior of uplift at origin to our offices in order to avoid any storage charges during the holidays

Our Hong Kong agent will be closed on 1st of October 2007 only and will resume work as from 2nd of October 2007.

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OTE Presented Prestigous Inc. 5000 Award

September 11, 2007

Bart Wilson, President/CEO of On Time Express (OTE) in Tempe, accepted the prestigious Inc. 5000 Award on Saturday, September 8 at the Inc. 5000 Conference held in Chicago, Illinois.

Companies listed in the Inc. 5,000 are ranked according to their percentage revenue growth from 2003 through 2006. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generated revenue by the first week of 2003, and therefore able to show four full calendar years of sales. Additionally, they had to be U.S.-based, privately held, and independent--not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies--as of December 31, 2006. Revenue in 2003 must have been at least $200,000, and revenue in 2006 must have been at least $2 million. On Time Express received the award based on a 50.2% revenue growth from 2003 through 2006.

"This is a true testament to our employees and customers to be recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America. Our employees excel in surpassing customer service expectations. That top-notch service and our tremendous, loyal customers are what enabled On Time Express to receive this prestigious award. We are very humbled and honored." ~ Bart Wilson

Visit http://otexp.com for a slideshow of the Inc. 500 Conference and the presentation of the Inc. 5000 Award to On Time Express President Bart Wilson.

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