18-May-07
Expeditors International rated most vigorous logistics company in Asia.

Singapore, May 18, 2007 - Fusion Consulting, a business intelligence consultancy, today released the findings in its latest Business Vitality Index™, covering the largest players in Asia’s logistics industry. The Logistics Business Vitality Index report analysed 19 contract logistics and total logistics solution providers ranging from $500 million to $13 billion in revenues.

US-based Expeditors International topped the ranking with its 73 operational centres spread across all 14 countries included in the survey, 50% of its $4-billion revenue coming from Asia-Pacific, a solid three-year track record of 20% annual Asian sales growth and a flexible range of logistics services ranging from planning right through to final delivery.

UPS, though it derives less than 20% of global logistics revenues from Asia, has been investing in infrastructure and technology and growing rapidly in the region, notching up an impressive average of 47% annual Asian sales growth from 2003 to 2006. UPS was placed second in the Business Vitality Index. Among UPS’ innovations for Asian markets is its new generation of hand-held computers for its drivers in Asia, featuring a Global Positioning System, day-long battery life and four wireless communication technologies.

Another American player, Eagle Global Logistics, ranked third in the Index, reflecting its 90 operating centres across all 14 countries, and 30% annual growth in the region in recent years.

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Ranking Company
Vitality Score
1
 Expeditors International
284
2
 UPS
278
3
 Eagle Global Logistics
276
4
 APL Logistics
258
5
 Panalpinal
252
6
 Schenker Logistics
250
7
 Maersk Logistics
248
8
 Kerry Logistics
245
9
 Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line
235
10
 DHL
223
11
 CEVA Logistics
221
12
 BALtrans
208
13
 Kintetsu World Express
183
14
 Fedex
144
15
 Yamato Logistics
163
16
 Kuehne + Nagel
160
17
 Hellman International Forwarders
151
18
 Toll Holdings
137
19
 Nippon Express
135

“With an increasing focus on The Customer, major logistics players have been on the look-out for new ways to create value. The more advanced companies are offering tailor-made solutions and supply chain management services that stress partnership as opposed to simple logistics services,” said Peter Read, Director of Fusion Consulting Singapore. “This has enabled them to be better placed to keep ahead of the competition, as reflected in the Vitality Scores.”

Requests for the full report can be sent to more@fusionc.com.

About Fusion Consulting
Fusion Consulting is a business intelligence consultancy providing clear strategic advice on Asia-Pacific markets. With offices in Singapore, Shanghai and Hong Kong and a network of 400 industry-specialist consultants in 16 countries, the company conducts custom research and consulting to help companies understand their markets, compete more effectively and grow into new areas of opportunity.

About Fusion Consulting's Asia-Pacific Business Vitality Index™
The Asia-Pacific Business Vitality Index™ reports measure major companies’ growth and expansion within the Asia-Pacific region for selected industry sectors. The Index aims to provide an indication of companies’ presence in Asia as well as their relative performance within the industry. A copy of the full report can be made available to industry participants. Please email your request to marketing@fusionc.com.

For more information, please contact Fusion Consulting at

Jennifer Tow Peter Read
+852 2107 4299 +65 6423 1681
jtow@fusionc.com more@fusionc.com
www.fusionc.com

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