Contact:

Stacy Nelson SMC³ 770-486-5853 snelson@talk2smc.com

Marybeth Stiberth G-Log 203-225-0335 mstiberth@glog.com

Shelton, CT and Atlanta, GA - July 2, 2001- G-Log, the leading provider of collaborative logistics management solutions, announced today that it had entered into a strategic partnership with SMC³, a leading provider of transportation data software and services nationwide. The combination of G-Log’s logistics platform and SMC³’s RateWare™ rating system and CzarLite™ rate tariff, increases planning flexibility and reduces the complexities of Less-than-Truckload (LTL) rating for shippers, distributors, logistics service providers, and transportation exchanges.

G-Log will enhance its comprehensive end-to-end logistics offering with SMC³ RateWare and CzarLite products to provide customers with a straightforward approach for managing LTL shipment costing and pricing, including carrier-specific discounts and accessorial charges. With seamless access to carrier rates and SMC³’s rating engine, customers can eliminate substantial amounts of time and effort usually associated with rate database conversion and data validation. In addition, the integrated solution provides improved control enabling improved decision-making, enhanced customer service and reduced transportation costs.

"Because of its single data model, G-Log can easily integrate with companies that offer superior products and services, such as SMC³’s RateWare," said Darcy MacClaren, senior vice president of business development for G-Log. "The SMC³ alliance is a perfect example of our continued commitment to providing superior customer service and unparalleled product performance."

Customers will also benefit from the joint offering through:

• a simplified process for updating motor carrier tariff information and expiration dates
• rapid and accurate decision-making on transportation pricing
• improved labor efficiency because fewer manual processes are required
• faster responses to shipping inquiries

"This partnership offers a leading transportation tool that directly benefits the industry and our customers," said Danny Slaton, vice president of sales and marketing for SMC³. "As part of the SMC³ commitment to innovation, we seek to create partnerships with leaders in the industry like G-Log, which helps our customers receive the highest level of service possible."

Founded in 1935, SMC³ is the leading provider of transportation data, software, and services nationwide. In addition to its membership, SMC³ presently serves more than 7,000 customers throughout the United States and Canada. Today, SMC³ offers quality products and services nationwide, helping shippers, carriers and logistics companies conduct business seamlessly through the maze of local, regional and national transportation networks. To better equip its customers in the high tech marketplace, SMC³ develops a suite of transportation software tools as well as a host of data software modules. The company's premier product, CzarLite, is one of the most widely used and accepted forms of nationwide LTL ZIP code-based rates. These rates are used by shippers and carriers as the basis for transportation agreements and annual bids. The CzarLite rating system is enhanced with easy-to-use features, allowing for a more productive user environment.

About G-Log
G-Log is the leading provider of Internet-based supply chain logistics management solutions for Enterprises and Logistics Service Providers. In production today, the G-Log logistics platform supports the mission critical process of managing all freight, all over the world, in a multi-client environment, by incorporating traditional domestic and international transportation components into a single end-to-end system. Recently, G-Log was awarded the Upside Top 100 Award and the Inbound Logistics Top 100 Award for their accomplishments in the logistics industry. . G-Log customers and partners include Eastman Chemical Company, Exel Logistics, FedEx Corp., United Airlines, DuPont, and Kimball International. With corporate headquarters in Shelton, CT and development centered in King of Prussia, PA, G-Log has offices throughout the US and Europe. For additional information call (877) GO-2-GLOG or (203) 225-0335 or visit us at www.g-log.com.

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