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DHL Names Official Logistics Partner of ASAP Global Sourcing Show

Executives from DHL to Share International Shipping and Logistics Expertise at Premier Fashion Industry Show

Plantation, Fla. (August 25, 2005) - DHL, the world's leading express delivery and logistics company, today announced it has been named the Official Logistics Partner of the ASAP Global Sourcing Show, which takes place August 28-31 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Venetian Hotel. The leader in international shipping and logistics solutions, DHL will join other industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the apparel industry.

DHL executives in attendance will include Hans Hickler, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Business Implementation for DHL Express in the United States; Lindsay Birley, Senior Vice President International Products and Services for DHL Express; and John Lewis, Director, Business Development, Trans Pacific Logistics, for DHL Danzas Air & Ocean.

Mr. Lewis will moderate a panel discussion titled "From Just in Time to Just in Case," focused on the changing dynamics of world trade, the current regulatory environment, and important transportation and supply chain issues, including improving cycle times, operational performance and visibility. "With security and verification issues on the forefront, distribution solutions will continue to become more complex. This discussion will help apparel companies remain competitive by understanding current trends and issues that are of most urgency in the industry," said Mr. Lewis.

As the first international express delivery company, DHL has maintained its leadership in the global delivery market over the course of 35 years through the continuous expansion of its transportation network, the enhancement of its portfolio of international shipping services, and superior customer service to meet the needs of a growing, global customer base.

In support of trade between the U.S. and China, a major market for apparel sourcing, DHL recently introduced new direct overnight express service between Shanghai and the U.S.

"Global shipping leader DHL is the ideal partner for the ASAP Show," said Frank Yuan, President of the ASAP Global Sourcing Show. "As the authority in the global apparel sourcing industry, ASAP offers a unique platform for sourcing executives from around the world to explore the wide range of international shipping and logistics solutions offered by DHL. International shippers benefit from DHL's expertise in facilitating international trade between more than 220 countries and territories around the world every day," continued Yuan.

About DHL

With annual revenues over $32 billion in 2004, DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source.

DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport and logistics solutions, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. Over 170,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations. Founded in San Francisco in 1969, DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. For more information on DHL, please visit www.dhl.com.

About ASAP Show, Inc (ASAP) www.asapshow.com (OTC.BB: CMXG)

ASAP is a trade-show organizer and B2B international stock lot trading company that targets the apparel industry. ASAP produces the ASAP Global Sourcing Show twice a year (February and August) in Las Vegas, arranges two buying trips per year, a China buying trip in May, and a South Asia buying trip in November, and is the exclusive global marketing partner of both Material World shows (March in Miami, September in New York).

For more Information

DHL Press Office: (954)888-7114
usa.pressoffice@dhl.com