SMC³ Unveils New Rating System for LTL Shipments To and From Mexico
Details of New Product Line to be Announced at D/C Expo Press Conference

Peachtree City, GA - May 1, 2003 - SMC³, the leading provider of Technology Tools for Transportation®, today announced that it will unveil its new rating system for LTL shipments to and from Mexico at a special Distribution/Computer Expo press conference, 1-1:30pm on Thursday, May 22 at Navy Pier in Chicago.

“SMC³’s CzarLite™ is well-established as a sophisticated LTL pricing system containing base rates that can be used for shipments traveling throughout the U.S., and between the U.S. and Canada,” said Danny Slaton, vice president of sales and marketing for SMC³. “Now, the same pricing system used to establish CzarLite for the U.S. and Canada market is available for Mexico.”

Mr. Slaton will speak to members of the press about the new product line SMC³ has developed to handle pricing for shipments between the U.S. and Mexico, and Canada and Mexico. He will also detail how the Mexican rating system was developed.

“SMC³ is pleased to offer our customers the ability to use consistent and intelligent pricing for conducting business in Mexico, the same way they would within the U.S. or Canada,” said Slaton.

SMC³ and D/C Expo request that members of the press pre-register to attend this special press conference. To register, go to http://logistar2.com/Press_Registration.asp. For more information about SMC³, visit www.smc3.com or call 1-800-845-8090.

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About SMC³
Founded in 1935, SMC³ is the leading nationwide provider of Technology Tools for Transportation. SMC³ enables its customers to achieve greater success in the marketplace by supplying advanced technology tools, superior data management services and smart processes that ensure the accurate and timely availability of pricing information throughout the transportation community.

SMC3 presently serves more than 5,000 customers throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia, and has a satellite office in Louisville, Kentucky.