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AccuFreight Index (AFI) Revolutionizes Freight Rate Benchmarking

Guelph, Ontario, October 6, 2008 – Trans-Lucent Markets ULC, North America's leading Transportation Expense Management Solutions (TEMS) provider, has launched their upgraded AccuFreight Index (AFI). The newest version of the web-based freight rate benchmarking tool will give current and new subscribers valuable enhanced features for better access to freight rate comparisons.

"The updated AccuFreight Index is still very easy to use," says Shelina Lalani, President of Trans-Lucent Markets ULC "The only difference is our subscribers now have more options to get the best freight rate comparison we can give them. The upgrades make it easier to stay current with market rates, watch the trends, widen searches and make informed shipping decisions," she says.

The AccuFreight Index is a system designed for shippers, carriers and 3PLs. The service provides valuable access to freight rate market comparisons and determines precise point-to-point shipping rates. Members log-in to the web-based system, describe their type of shipment, size, service level, freight class etc. and receive easy-to-read, data based on these specifications.

The new, expanded features, available at no extra cost, include Upgraded Intelligent Zoning for a wider coverage area and greater search flexibility, improved LTL Search Feature for broader freight rate benchmarking and enhanced Rate Loading capabilities increasing the marketability of lanes and easy single carrier benchmarking.

"The up-to-date database of information that incorporates many thousands of truck lanes, as well as multi-modal services, makes AFI a must when aggregating Canadian supply chain information," says current subscriber Phil Dick, Investment Development Specialist Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

Since its launch in April 2008, AFI has increased its lane visibility from 93,000 to 230,000. Based on a solid commitment to building relationships between shippers and carriers, Trans-Lucent's AFI system provides their subscribers the tools they need to easily negotiate the best rates for their shipments. By staying at arms length, AFI enables shippers and carriers to solidify a long-term relationship.

"We've been a regional LTL service provider for over 15 years and have watched the industry evolve. We understand how important it is to establish accurate freight costs," says Enzo Parisi General Manager of Mainliner Freightways Ltd. "AFI has given us the power in negotiations to help us grow our business."

Trans-Lucent Markets ULC are innovators in strategic and fiscal management logistics and technology. Trans-Lucent turns the overwhelming amount of financial and logistical data available on shipments into valuable, revenue-generating information. www.trans-lucent.com

For further information: Marie Silveira, Trans-Lucent Markets ULC / 519-826-7505 x221 / MSilveira@trans-lucent.com