For Immediate Release

Trade Security and Customs Compliance Initiatives to be Highlighted at Executive Briefing Series

Fort Erie –September 2, 2004 –For the third time, PBB Global Logistics is conducting a cross-Canada seminar series to provide traders at the executive level with everything they need to know about wide-reaching border initiatives on trade security and customs compliance. The series, “Cross-Border Strategies for Success”, is designed to help prepare businesses that rely on international supply chains in an environment where customs audits and penalties are more frequent and cross-border trade security is paramount. From AMPS, CSA & FAST to ACI, traders must ensure compliance or they risk penalties and supply chain disruptions.

“Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is proposing that within the next two years all goods imported into Canada will fall under Customs Self Assessment or Advance Commercial Information requirements,”says Tom Mountain, Regulatory & Compliance Consultant, PBB Global Logistics. “Traders are beginning to ask, 'What should I be doing now to prepare for this monumental change?' These Executive Briefings will cover all bases.”

With more than 50 years of combined experience, Mr. Mountain and PBB’s Bob McKeller, Government Affairs Consultant, will share their expert insight into a wide range of trade security and customs compliance initiatives. Mr. Mountain is a Certified Professional Logistician (P.Log) and Managing Director for the International Federation of Customs Brokers. Mr. McKeller has over 20 years of experience with Canada Customs and is a member of the Customs and Legislative committees for both Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters and the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters.

Concurrent with these security initiatives, CBSA is in the final stages of implementing its Customs Action Plan. These seminars will guide traders in reviewing their business systems and procedures to ensure that they are fully compliant with present and future Customs requirements.

In addition to AMPS, PBB's Executive Briefing seminars cover important topics such as ACI, CSA and FAST.

The seminars will be held across Canada and the following dates have been confirmed:

PBB Global Logistics is a leading provider of third party international logistics services, facilitating the movement of goods across North America and around the world. Founded in 1946, PBB has expanded its core Customs brokerage and freight operations and now provides supply chain solutions, from the point of origin of goods to the point of consumption, as well as intermodal capabilities, professional trade services and corporate travel management. With approximately 1,100 employees in over 85 strategic locations throughout North America and an established global network of logistics service providers, PBB has the technology, expertise, and infrastructure to meet every supply chain need. PBB Global Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of PBB Global Logistics Income Fund with units trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol PBB.UN.

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