Alaska Air Group, Inc., is the holding company for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, Seattle-based carriers that collectively serve more than 70 destinations in the Western U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Alaska Airlines, which accounts for about 80% of Air Group revenues, provides scheduled air service to 38 cities in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, and British Columbia, plus Chicago and five destinations in Mexico. Its major hubs are Anchorage, Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles. Horizon accounts for about 20% of Air Group revenues and provides air transportation to more than 40 destinations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California, Arizona, Colorado, British Columbia, and Alberta. Its major hubs are Seattle, Portland, and Boise.

Jet Airways, India’s most preferred airline operates over 275 flights daily to 43 destinations across the country including London (Heathrow), Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Colombo and Kathmandu. It was the first airline in India to receive the World Travel Market Global Award, the world’s premier global travel event in London. Today, it is India’s most preferred airline for its consistent performance.

General Maritime is a leading provider of international seaborne crude oil transportation services. The Company takes pride in owning and operating one of the world’s largest fleets of quality Aframax and Suezmax tankers. Drawing upon its significant size and scope, General Maritime provides unparalleled professional service to top-tier customers in the Atlantic Basin and around the world.

Plus Expressways Berhad is the nation’s premier toll expressway operator. With 966.5km of inter-urban expressways stretching from the border of Thailand in the north to the border of Singapore in the south, it links all major cities on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Cosco Pacific provides services to international customers and it owns the world’s fourth largest container leasing company. It keeps expanding its market share in the container leasing industry, now has 218 customers worldwide. Cosco Pacific has been aggressively expanding its container terminal business and now has various interests in 17 terminals including Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shekou, Shanghai, Zhangjiagang, Qingdao, Dalian, Singapore and Antwerp.

Eurotunnel manages the infrastructure of the Channel Tunnel and operates accompanied truck shuttle and passenger (car and coach) services between Folkestone, UK and Calais/Coquelles, France. Eurotunnel also earns toll revenue from train operators (Eurostar for rail passengers, and EWS and SNCF for rail freight) which use the Tunnel.

Fraport is one of the leading companies in the international airport business. Not only its local customers benefit from the many years of experience; its services, products and technology are available in numerous locations across the world. Fraport offers a complete range of services in the airport business.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., one of the largest transportation logistics companies in North America, focuses on the safe and reliable transport of full truckload freight to a diverse group of customers throughout the continental United States, Canada and Mexico. Its business operations are primarily organized through three distinct, yet complementary, business segments that include dry van, intermodal and dedicated contract services.

First is the UK’s largest surface transportation company with a turnover of nearly £2.7 billion a year and some 67,000 employees across the UK and North America. It is the largest bus operator in the UK running more than 1 in 5 of all local bus services and carrying 2.8 million passengers every day.

Orient Overseas International Limited (OOIL)is one of the world’s largest integrated international transportation, logistics and terminal companies, and is one of Hong Kong’s most recognised global brands.

The Alitalia Group is made up of Alitalia-Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A. and of companies operating essentially in the air transport sector and/or related areas.It has revenues of about 5,000 million euros and carries 22 million passengers a year in Italy and abroad.

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is the national carrier of the Kingdom of Thailand. It operates domestic, regional and intercontinental flights radiating from its home base in Bangkok to key destinations around the world and within Thailand.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide is one of the largest third party logistics companies in North America, with gross revenues of approximately $4.3 billion. It is a global provider of multimodal transportation services and logistics solutions operating through a network of 176 offices in 42 states, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America and Asia. The Company has approximately 4,800 employees worldwide.

Ryanair is Europe’s largest low fares carrier. It has 12 European bases and a fleet of over 100 brand new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Ryanair currently employs a team of 2,700 people, comprising over 25 different nationalities.

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. provides logistics services worldwide. The company offers an international network supporting the movement and positioning of goods. Its services include the consolidation or forwarding of air and ocean freight. In addition, the company acts as a customs broker in the United States offices and in certain of its international offices.

Yellow Roadway Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest transportation service providers in the world. Through its subsidiaries including Yellow Transportation, Roadway Express, Reimer Express, USF, New Penn Motor Express, Meridian IQ and Yellow Roadway Technologies, Yellow Roadway provides a wide range of asset and non-asset-based transportation services integrated by technology.

US Airways Group, Inc. is the parent corporation for US Airways mainline jet and express divisions as well as several related companies, all in the air transportation industry. From the company’s beginnings in 1939 as All-American Aviation, Inc., the present-day US Airways is the inheritor of a number of famous names in U.S. aviation (see Company History). US Airways has been an aviation innovator, particularly in the building of alliances through code-sharing.

Keio Electric Railway provides passenger transportation by rail, bus, and taxi in the Tokyo metropolitan area. It also generates revenue from retail outlets located within its train stations and elsewhere in Tokyo.

Korean Air is the only commercial airline in the world with a passenger, cargo and aerospace division. Korean Air’s aerospace division started South Korea’s aircraft manufacturing industry in 1976. As a pioneer in this field, the aerospace division has, over the past 27 years, successfully produced such military aircraft as 500MD helicopters, F-5E/F fighters, UH-60 mid-size helicopters as well as supplied parts to leaders in the field such as Boeing Co. and Airbus Industrie.

The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O) is a major international logistics and transport company founded in 1837. Its fastest growing business is the development of container ports around the world. P&O is also the leading ferry operator in the UK. The Company provides cold logistics services internationally and also has some international property development interests.

Hanjin’s intermodal service is available throughout North America. By rail, truck and feeder Hanjin intermodal service connects every city via major ports including Hanjin TTI terminals in Long Beach, Seattle and Oakland.Contracting with major United States and Canadian rail companies, Hanjin Shipping provides seamless surface transportation by utilizing the latest technology to insure complete customer satisfaction.

Autoroutes Paris-Rhin-Rhône is France’s second largest and Europe’s third largest motorway group. It comprises two companies: Autoroutes Paris-Rhin-Rhône and its subsidiary Autoroutes Rhône-Alpes (AREA). The Group’s motorway network lies at the heart of Europe, carrying trade and tourist traffic between Paris, Strasbourg, Lyon and Geneva. It accommodates 27 million customers a year.

Frontline Ltd. is a major, Bermuda based, tanker company. As a result of the acquisitions of vessels and companies since 1996, Frontline Ltd. has established itself as the world leader in the international seaborne transportation of crude oil, with the world’s largest modern fleet of VLCC and Suezmax tankers and Suezmax OBO carriers.

Continental Airlines, Inc., an air carrier, serves destinations throughout Europe, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, as well as Tel Aviv, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. It also provides services in the western Pacific, including service to various Japanese cities. As of December 31, 2004, Continental Airlines flew to 130 domestic and 113 international destinations, and offered additional connecting service through alliances with domestic and foreign carriers.

Imperial today is a powerful force in the wider transportation and mobility markets in Southern Africa, Europe and the United Kingdom. The group’s activities in these markets encompass a wide range of related sales and services:
-Integrated logistics solutions, combining asset ownership & intellectual capital
-Fleet management
-Vehicle and forklift leasing
-Aviation operations, sales and leasing
-Car rental and tourism
-Motor vehicle importation, sales and after-sales services
-Related financial services businesses aimed at extracting further value from its mobility product offerings.

Hankyu International Transport (UK) Ltd was founded on 4th May 1990 in London and now has branches in Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle. Its parent company, Hankyu Express International, a member of the Hankyu Cargo Group, was founded in 1948. The Hankyu Toho Group consists of more than 300 corporations, making Hankyu one of the largest conglomerates in Japan. With its own overseas local affiliates (H.I.T) and representative offices, Hankyu maintains its major world-wide presence. The Hankyu Corporation was founded in 1907 with the Hankyu Railway starting in 1910.

Northwest Airlines is the world’s fourth largest airline and is engaged principally in the commercial transportation of passengers and cargo. Northwest Airlines began operations in 1926 and is America’s oldest carrier with continuous name identification. Northwest Airlines operates substantial domestic and international route networks and directly serves almost 750 cities in nearly 120 countries on the continents of North America, Asia and Europe. In 2000, Northwest had more than 60 million passengers and flew over 79 billion passenger miles.

Teekay Shipping is a recognized leader in the oil transportation industry, carrying more than 10 percent of the world’s seaborne oil. It provides marine expertise and safe, reliable transportation services for major oil and gas companies, refiners and traders worldwide.Teekay is the largest operator of medium-sized tankers.Its Conventional Tanker Services staff are responsible for the commercial marketing of Teekay’s conventional tankers. It offers a full range of flexible, customer-focused shipping solutions through its worldwide network of commercial offices.

Exel Transportation is one of the largest non asset trucking operations in North America, with over 580,000 OTR loads handled last year and relationships with over 5000 trucking companies. We are able to match the right load with the right carrier, saving time and money for both the customer and the trucker.

Exel Transportation is also on of the largest IMC’s (Intermodal Marketing Companies) in North America. Exel maintains volume contracts with all Class I Railroads in the U.S. and Canada and is able to provide service with all major stacktrain operators. With over 250,000 intermodal moves last year, it can provide customers with fantastic rates and superior service.

Odakyu Electric Railway stays on track by diversifying beyond rails and rolling stock. Carrying about 670 million commuters and sightseers a year, the company operates three railway lines extending 75 miles to business districts and tourist attractions around Tokyo, Enoshima, and Kamakura. The company has developed residential communities on property along its lines and leases buildings and space in train stations. It also operates recreational facilities and express and charter bus lines. Odakyu Electric Railway is the centerpiece of the Odakyu Group, which also includes department stores.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. provides air transportation for passengers and freight throughout the United States and around the world. As of April 1, 2005, Delta (including its wholly owned subsidiaries, Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Inc. and Comair, Inc.) served 217 domestic cities in 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as 55 international cities in 36 countries.

Cathay Pacific Airways flies passengers and cargo to about 90 destinations around the globe. The carrier has code-sharing agreements with Japan Airlines and Turkish Airlines; it also is part of the Oneworld global alliance. Cathay Pacific’s subsidiaries provide flight catering, maintenance, and related services in Hong Kong. Subsidiary Air Hong Kong provides cargo services primarily to destinations in Asia, including China and Korea.

Incorporated in 1968, Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Berhad (MISC) is the leading international shipping line of Malaysia. It is listed on the Main Board of the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange with the largest shareholder being Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), the national oil conglomerate of Malaysia with 62.44 % equity. The principal business of the Corporation consist of ship-owning, ship-operating and other logistics and maritime transportation services. With a modern and well-diversified fleet of 139 vessels and a combined tonnage of 8 million deadweight tonnes (dwt), MISC provides reliable, efficient and competitive shipping and shipping-related services both locally and internationally.

American Medical Response, or AMR, is the nation’s leading private medical transportation company, providing ambulance service to more than four million people a year. Our 17,000 employees have the local knowledge and national perspective to anticipate healthcare trends and shape appropriate responses to benefit our patients, customers and partners.

Nagoya Railroad, founded in 1921, provides railway, bus, and taxi service, primarily in the Chubu region. Transportation services represent the company’s largest business segment. Nagoya Railroad’s other businesses include retailing (department stores and supermarkets — though the latter is being sold to Japanese investment fund Phoenix Capital), leisure-related services (hotels and restaurants), and real estate development. The company has more than 200 subsidiaries, almost all of which are located in Japan.

Neptune Orient Lines is the world’s largest container shipping and logistics companies. Through its US-based APL subsidiary, Neptune Orient provides container transportation on the world’s major ocean trade routes. APL accounts for more than 70% of the company’s sales. Neptune Orient’s APL Logistics unit provides supply chain management services. Neptune Orient sold its American Eagle Tankers unit to Malaysia International Shipping Corporation in 2003.

Separately Air France and KLM represent two classic European carriers, but as Air France-KLM they represent a first for global aviation history. Talks about merging the two state-owned flag carriers had begun informally five years before the deal was completed in 2004. Not only did Air France CEO Jean-Cyril Spinetta and KLM CEO Leo van Wijk have to convince their respective governments its was a good idea, but they had to sell it to the European Union, which had several members with their own airlines crying foul. The deal created Europe’s largest carrier with more than 225 destinations around the globe. Air France-KLM carries about 65 million passengers per year.

The key mission of MTR Corporation Limited is to develop and manage a world class railway, together with property and other related businesses, to enhance the quality of life in Hong Kong. Carrying an average of 2.3 million passengers on a weekday, the MTR has been confirmed by recent benchmarking studies as one of the world’s finest railways for reliability, customer service and cost efficiency.

Significant progress has been made with the construction of new lines and associated property developments. The Tseung Kwan O Extension is the newest line to be completed and commenced service in August 2002. Earlier in July 2002, the MTR was awarded both the Penny’s Bay Rail Link and the Tung Chung Cable Car projects. Consultation is now in progress on the proposed South Island Line and West Island Line as a railway alternative to the transport needs of the west and south sides of Hong Kong Island.

Abertis Infraestructuras oversees a network of companies engaged in tollway development and maintenance. Besides its operations in Spain, Abertis has highway holdings in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Italy, Portugal, Puerto Rico, and the UK; overall, the company manages about 1,500 km of roads. Abertis has expanded by taking control of Spanish tollway operators Iberpistas and Aurea. Abertis’ Saba unit manages more than 80,000 parking places in some 50 cities in Spain, Andorra, Italy, Morocco, and Portugal. Other Abertis subsidiaries provide telecommunications, airport management, and logistics services. Major shareholders in Abertis include financial group Caixa.

The holding company was created as a result of the merger of Japan’s #1 airline, Japan Airlines (JAL), and Japan Air Systems (Japan’s #3 airline) to boost domestic coverage. Combined, the airlines serve more than 170 cities in 30 countries and operate a fleet of more than 285 mostly jet aircraft. The group also carries air cargo, operates a low-fare domestic airline, provides maintenance and ground-support services, and owns the international chain of Nikko hotels. Both carriers continue to operate separately as Japan Airlines International (JAL International) and Japan Airlines Domestic (JAL Domestic).

Autostrade is the biggest road operator in Europe, given the extent of its network and it holds the only concession granted by the Italian state. This concession will expire in 2038.However, Autostrade is not content with managing its Italian network and tollgates, via its numerous subsidiaries. It has also used its expertise to establish itself on the international stage.In Great Britain, it is developing the network around Birmingham and in the United States has built the first toll road, linking Washington airport with Leesburg in Virginia. It also has several projects in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East up its sleeve.Last but not least, Autostrade is now involved in telecommunications, offering communications facilities to the users of its road network.

Germany’s Deutsche Lufthansa is Europe’s #3 passenger airline. It is also the world’s #2 cargo airline behind FedEx. Including code-sharing agreements, Lufthansa serves about 330 destinations in more than 90 countries. It flies about 370 aircraft. With hubs in Frankfurt and Munich, the carrier is part of the Star Alliance that includes United Airlines, Air Canada, and All Nippon Airways. Lufthansa also has interests in travel-related businesses, including ground services, catering, and leisure travel services. Lufthansa owns a stake in Amadeus, one of the world’s largest computerized airline reservation systems.

Kintetsu World Express (U.S.A.) specializes in international airfreight and ocean freight forwarding and customs brokerage services. The company operates from a network of some 40 offices and maintains more than 1 million sq. ft. of warehouse space. Kintetsu World Express (U.S.A.) is a unit of Japan-based Kintetsu World Express.

Yamato Transport delivers more than 1 billion packages yearly. Besides its signature next-day “Takkyubin” (door-to-door parcel delivery) service, the company’s domestic transportation operations include document delivery (Kuroneko Mail), household moving, and logistics services. The company operates some 2,700 delivery centers. In addition, Yamato Transport provides data processing services and financial services related to its delivery business, such as settlement and collection. The company plans to spin off its delivery business, which will take the Yamato Transport name, and adopt a holding-company structure in April 2006.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is Japan’s second-largest airline overall (Japan Airlines is #1) and its leading domestic passenger carrier. With a fleet of 180 airliners (mostly Boeings), ANA serves 35 Japanese destinations and 25 international destinations in 12 countries. Having already suffered through Japan’s chronic recession, ANA has had to trim routes in response to a worldwide slump in air travel in 2003 due to the SARS outbreak. The company also is involved in related businesses, including maintenance and ground support and an international hotel chain.

One of Japan’s largest transportation companies, Nippon Express moves all sorts of freight. The company’s largest business, motor transportation, operates under brands such as Pelican and Arrow. Besides general freight transportation, Nippon Express offers moving services and transportation of items such as cash, construction equipment, and fine art. Nippon Express also provides warehousing services and air, ocean, and rail freight forwarding. The company operates from about 1,200 centers in Japan and about 300 centers in more than 30 other countries, including China, Germany, the UK, and the US. Besides its transportation activities, Nippon Express sells petroleum products and leases containers.

Qantas Airways, Australia’s #1 airline and a leader in international flights to and from the country. Including code-sharing agreements, Qantas flies to about 140 destinations in Australia and 40 other countries, and it operates a regional airline. Qantas’ fleet includes nearly 200 aircraft. The company has ordered 12 Airbus A380-800s, the world’s biggest passenger jet. Qantas is also part of the global marketing alliance Oneworld, which is led by code-sharing partners British Airways and American Airlines, among others. Other Qantas operations include catering and tourism.

Southwest Airlines will fly any plane, as long it’s a Boeing 737, and let passengers sit anywhere they like, as long as they get there first. Sticking with what works, Southwest has expanded its low-cost, no-frills, no-reserved-seats approach to air travel throughout the US to serve about 60 cities in 30 states. Southwest offers ticketless travel to trim back-office costs and operates its own reservation system. A top-10 US airline, Southwest stands as the inspiration for scrappy low-fare upstarts the world over. It has also enjoyed 32 straight profitable years.

British Airways is UK’s #1 airline which operates 2,000 flights a week to more than 30 destinations in Europe, mostly from London’s Heathrow Airport, and it has introduced service to the US. It operates under the name bmi; the lowercase spelling is part of the company’s effort to be seen as more contemporary. The carrier owns more than 40 planes. British Midland also operates a low-fare carrier called BMIbaby. Chairman Sir Michael Bishop owns 50% plus one share of the company while Lufthansa holds 30% minus one share and SAS owns 20%.

With its wine selection, fine cuisine, and sarong-clad flight attendants, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has tried to cultivate a reputation for superior service. The carrier boasts a fleet of about 90 aircraft (one of the youngest among international carriers) and flies to more than 60 cities in 33 countries. It also belongs to the Star Alliance airline marketing network, which includes United Airlines, Lufthansa, and SAS. SIA units include regional carrier SilkAir, a pilot school, and repair and maintenance facilities. In addition, it owns a 49% stake in the UK’s Virgin Atlantic Airways. SIA plans to form a low-fare carrier in 2004. The Singapore government owns 57% of SIA through Temasek Holdings.