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January 6, 2012

Unitrans International Corporation
Announces Management Buyout

LOS ANGELES, CA – Unitrans International Corporation (“Unitrans”), a leading international logistics provider announced today the closing of a management buyout backed by Andrew Schadegg, Chris Amberg and Palm Beach Capital (“PBC”).

Mr. Schadegg, the current Vice President of Sales, has assumed the role of President, and Mr. Amberg, the current Vice President, San Francisco, has assumed the role of Executive Vice President. In addition, the current executive team of Unitrans remains in place following the transaction.

Unitrans is recognized in the industry as a company that provides an exceptional level of know-how and personalized customer service coupled with efficient logistics solutions to its clients. Andrew Schadegg said, “We are extremely pleased to partner with Palm Beach Capital, as they are uniquely qualified to help align Unitrans with the tremendous opportunity that we have to advance our capabilities and services for our customers.”

About Unitrans International Corporation

Unitrans was founded 34 years ago as a Los Angeles, CA based international freight forwarder and customs broker. With additional offices in San Francisco and New York, the company specializes in providing tailored international logistics solutions for clients in the life sciences, nutrition, oil and gas, engineering, entertainment, aerospace and defense as well as high-tech industries.

Contact
Andrew Schadegg
+1 (310) 410-7676
andrew@unitrans-us.com

About
Palm Beach Capital

Palm Beach Capital (www.pbcap.com) was founded in 2001 and is a private equity investment firm that specializes in making investments in and building early and middle-stage private companies. With offices in both West Palm Beach and Tampa, Florida, the firm focuses on high growth investment opportunities. Since its inception, Palm Beach Capital has made investments in 34 companies and has approximately $325 million in total assets under management.

February 1, 2012

Argentina has new import restrictions

The Argentinian government now requires pre-authorization for all imports into the country. (Effective date: Feb. 01, 2012)

A new import declaration must be completed by by the importer of record prior to entry into Argentina. This is known as the DJAI or Declaracion Jurada Anticipada de Importacion. Customs will have up to 3 business days to authorize the import, with other government agencies having up to 10 days to provide approval if applicable.

After permission has been granted the shipment entry must be submitted to customs within 180 days. There is an option to extend this timeline.

Shipments that have not been authorized will not be allowed entry into Argentina. The DJAI is requested through the "MARIA" system by the importer of record.

There are certain commodities excepted
from this new regulation:

  • Temporary imports
  • Re-Imported shipments of goods that
    had been exported for consumption
  • Samples
  • Donations
  • Imports to replace damaged or broken
    items (warranty type situations)
  • Diplomatic shipments
  • Couriers

Letters of credit opened before january 31st, 2012, for shipments loaded after Feb 1st, 2012 will be treated separately.

Same treatment will be provided for goods partially or totally paid for prior to February 1st 2012

Apparently there will be additional exceptions for urgently needed spare parts or medicines.

Please contact us
should you require more information

Unitrans International Corporation
Los Angeles 310/410-7676
San Francisco 650/588-1233
New York 718/949-2144

March 13, 2009

Unitrans facilities
have been approved
by the TSA.

We are pleased to announce that Unitrans facilities in both Los Angeles and San Francisco have been approved by the TSA (Transportation Safety Administration) as CCSF's (Certified Cargo Screening Facilities).

The congressional screening mandate requires that 50% of all cargo being transported on passenger aircraft be screened by February 1st, 2009. In August 2010 the requirement will change to 100% screening. Please contact us should you require more information about these security requirements.

Unitrans International Corporation
Los Angeles 310/410-7676
San Francisco 650/588-1233
New York 718/949-2144

January 13, 2009

Importer Security Filing (ISF a.k.a. 10+2) Goes Into Effect

To our valued customers - this new requirement is presently only applicable to OCEANFREIGHT IMPORTS.

Re: Importer Security Filing
(ISF a.k.a. 10+2) Goes Into Effect

The effective date for the start of this new program is January 26th, 2009. As previously advised, the required data elements are:

  • Name and address of the overseas seller
  • Name and address of the US buyer
  • Importer of record number
  • Consignee identification number
  • Manufacturer (or supplier)
    name and address
  • Ship to name & address
  • Country of origin of the goods
  • Harmonized tariff number (6 digit)
  • Container stuffing location
  • Consolidator name & address

The importer is required to file the ISF. However, the importer may designate and agent to fulfill the requirement. Please note that a power of attorney will be required by the designated agent to file on the importer's behalf. Unitrans International Corp. will be offering this service to file the ISF with Customs & Border Protection on behalf of our customers. This information will be required at least 24 hours prior to the goods being loaded on a ship bound for the U.S. The required information is extensive and will require adjustments in the way you are currently doing business in order to comply with the rule.

A copy of the ruling and other useful information can be obtained at the U. S. Customs and Border Protection website.

There will be additional costs involved with this new Security Initiative. Final costs are not yet available. Kindly review this information and contact your local UIC representative if you have any questions. We thank you for your continued support.

Unitrans International Corporation
Los Angeles 310/410-7676
San Francisco 650/588-1233
New York 718/949-2144