Released on = May 16, 2006, 8:42 am

Press Release Author = Mariana Marquez

Industry = Transportation & Logistics

Press Release Summary = By expanding operations in new markets and leveraging new
technologies, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, one of the world's leading logistics
providers, reported an increase in global revenues of 18.4% in fiscal year 2005

Press Release Body = Miami,FL May 15, 2006 - By expanding operations in new markets
and leveraging new technologies, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, one of the world's
leading logistics providers, reported an increase in global revenues of 18.4% in
fiscal year 2005 (11% on a currency adjusted basis). Internally, this translated
into a further need for human capital, thus opening 500 positions worldwide for a
total workforce of 6,543 professionals.

Now in its fourth generation of family management, the logistics company has made
inroads to evolve from an international forwarder to an integrated global logistics
solutions company.

"During 2005, we improved performance and profitability while strengthening our
global market position," said Jost Hellmann, Managing Partner of Hellmann Worldwide
Logistics. "These financial results show that the strategy of early engagement in
the Asian market provided us with a significant competitive advantage. In addition,
our strategic investments will continue to lay down the foundations for further
sustainable growth."

Maintaining its growth target, Hellmann's worldwide revenues climbed to three
billion dollars in 2005 compared to 2.6 billion dollars the previous year.

The company experienced its highest growth in its traditional products: airfreight
grew 24.8 % (12.7% currency adjusted) and seafreight climbed 21.6 % (12.7%). And
despite the pressure on the industry due to rising fuel costs, road transport
increased by 2.0% (1.3%).

Hellmann's largest investments were in the areas of electronic data processing and
communications technology as well as in joint operating equipment.

Operations in international markets played a key role in last year's growth,
contributing 67.5% of overall revenues. The Americas increased 44.7% (22.7% on a
currency adjusted basis) followed by the Asia/Pacific region with a 29.2% (13.6%)
growth and Europe/Africa with a 7.8% (6.5%) growth.

"It is encouraging to see that the Americas region achieved the largest growth,"
declared Karl Weyeneth, President and CEO for Hellmann Worldwide Logistics for the
Americas. "Despite the unstable economies in some markets, we achieved double digit
revenue growth in markets such as the USA (+35.9%), Canada (+25.4%), Brazil
(+120%), Mexico (+64.3%), and Peru (+37%). To achieve this, we focused on strategic
acquisitions, entered new markets, expanded operations in current markets,
introduced new services, and consolidated a top level team of professionals across
the region. "

US operations expand

Hellmann USA's revenues rose by 35.96 % (17.75% currency adjusted) thanks to strong
volume and an expansion of operations.

"In addition to a year of global growth, our region also saw some strategic changes.
One of these was certainly the launch of our Domestic division," said Frank
Scheibner, President and CEO of Hellmann USA. "This was an important step in our
strategy of expanding into the local market."

Hellmann's Domestic operations opened up many opportunities within the US market.
Designed to provide door-to-door service across the US, the Domestic division was
the missing piece required by the company to become a full service integrated
provider.

Hellmann has set ambitious targets for 2006. In sea and airfreight, the company aims
to outperform the market while leveraging effective cost management and continued
productivity increases to maintain industry -leading margins in both business
fields.

ABOUT HELLMANN WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics network, operates from 341
cities, in 134 countries, and employs in excess of 15,000 dedicated people to serve
Hellmann's customers worldwide.

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Web Site = http://www.hellmann.net

Contact Details = Mariana Marquez
1401 Brickell Av., Suite 340. Miami, FL 33131
Phone: (305) 860-6333 ext.28
mmarquez@acquacommunications.com