TPM Asia Global Container Shipping Conference Opens With Record High Attendance

SHENZHEN, China, October 19, 2010 - The 4th annual Trans-Pacific Maritime Asia global container shipping
conference launched this week with over 600 delegates, more than double the
attendance of last year, cementing the event organized by The Journal of
Commerce as the leading container shipping event in Asia. The conference,
co-hosted by the Shenzhen Port and The Journal of Commerce, included some 100
representatives of retailers, manufacturers and distributors who ship goods
on one of the world's most important trade lanes. Major officials in the
container shipping industry and in trade are set to discuss pressing issues
in international ocean transport, a pillar of international trade.

A particularly strong speaker lineup of industry experts promises
intriguing dialogue and debate over critical industry challenges such as
freight rate volatility, container shortages, 3PL influences, derivative
contracts and new security regulations. Featured keynote speakers will be:

    - Bronson Hsieh, Chairman, Evergreen Marine Corp,
    - Qing Wang, Managing Director and Chief Economist - Greater China,
      Morgan Stanley Asia Limited
    - Scott C. Larson, Vice-President International Logistics & Customs The
      BON-TON Stores, Inc
    - Luc Jacobs, Senior Vice President for Ocean Freight, DHL Global
      Forwarding.

Day One roundtable discussions will be held on the State of the Container
Industry, BCO Lessons, Asia-Europe & Trans-Pacific Markets, and Freight Rate
Derivatives will be well attended by representatives from port authorities,
terminals, shipping lines, and shippers including Bissell, Callaway Golf,
Canon, Electrolux, Goodyear Tire, Hasbro, IKEA, JC Penney, Jones Apparel,
Levi Strauss, Liz Claiborne, Macy's, Mattel, Newell Rubbermaid, Office Depot,
Radio Flyer, Sony, Target, The Home Depot, Toys 'R Us, Vtech, Walmart and
many more.

The TPM Asia Global Container Conference takes place on 19-20 October
2010 at the Intercontinental Hotel Shenzhen, China. For two days, senior
level decision makers will gather at Asia's leading container event to debate
issues facing the container industry for trade in the Trans-Pacific,
Asia-Europe and Intra-Asia. The event is hosted by Shenzhen Port and
sponsored by Yantian International Container Terminals, Shekou Container
Terminals, Chiwan Container Terminal, Da Chan Bay Terminal One, APL,
Guangzhou Port Group, DHL Global Forwarding, Matson, CargoSmart, OOCL, Maersk
Line, INTTRA, DAMCO, Taicang International Gateway, OWL, and Horizon Lines.
The full conference program for TPM Asia can be found online at
www.tpm-asia.com.

"We are delighted with the strong turnout for the 4th annual TPM Asia,"
said Peter Tirschwell, senior vice president for strategy at UBM Global
Trade, parent of The Journal of Commerce. "The turnout signals both the
strong recovery of container shipping and logistics and the need for leading
events where the industry can congregate to hear leaders speak and renew
relationships."

About the Journal of Commerce - Since 1827, The Journal of Commerce has
been the most trusted source of intelligence for international logistics
executives to help them plan global supply chains and better manage
day-to-day transportation of goods and commodities globally.

To become a member of The Journal of Commerce, go to
www.joc.com/membership. JOC members have access to all print and
digital magazines, regular webcasts, all online data, UBM Global Trade
Directories, select PIERS products and discounts on events. Authoritative
editorial content in the form of daily news, analysis and special reports
ensure JOC members have the information and data necessary to understand the
issues facing trucking, rail and maritime transportation. Members enjoy
access to "By the Numbers," an exclusive weekly compilation of key industry
statistics that provides detailed views of current market trends across all
modes. Regular market intelligence reports — utilizing PIERS trade data –
include Top 100 Imports and Exporters, quarterly Top 40 Container lines,
Transpacific and Transatlantic Maritime Forecasts and Top Container Ports and
Terminals. Market-sector supplements, including Breakbulk, Cool Cargoes, 3PL,
JOC Guide to Trucking and others, ensure all modes are comprehensively
covered. For more information, go to www.joc.com.

About UBM Global Trade - UBM Global Trade is the leading provider of
proprietary data, news, business intelligence and analytical content
supporting commercial maritime, rail, trucking, warehousing and logistics
industries worldwide. The company's portfolio of more than 100 online, print
and interactive workflow business solutions includes The Journal of Commerce,
Breakbulk, RailResource, PIERS Global Intelligence Solutions and an array of
international trade and transportation databases and directories. UBM Global
Trade, a subsidiary of United Business Media Limited, is headquartered in
Newark, NJ, with offices throughout the United States. For more information,
explore www.ubmglobaltrade.com or call +1-800-223-0243 (+1-973-848-
7250 outside the U.S. or Canada).

Greg March, The Journal of Commerce, Event Director Asia, +852-2585-6119, gmarch at joc.com