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Trailer Bridge Joins U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trailer Bridge, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Market: TRBR), a provider of integrated trucking and marine freight service to and from all points in the lower 48 states and Puerto Rico, today announced that it has joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership, an innovative voluntary collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the freight industry designed to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution. "I am pleased to welcome Trailer Bridge to the SmartWay Transport Partnership," said Margo T. Oge, Director of EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Quality. "They join the Partnership with a commitment to increase fuel efficiency and make freight-related environmental improvements." "Joining the SmartWay Transport Partnership fits with the much cleaner environmental footprint we offer shippers for freight moving from the mainland to Puerto Rico," said Trailer Bridge Chairman & CEO John D. McCown. "While not currently a component of the SmartWay program, the greater fuel efficiency and much cleaner fuel associated with our tug/barge vessels translate into 4 to 6 times fewer emissions per cargo unit compared to the self-propelled vessels now serving Puerto Rico. Trailer Bridge's customer relationships are often driven by our more cost-efficient transportation system, but this environmental edge is becoming increasingly important for companies concerned about their environmental footprint. In the future, I expect that shippers who are members of the SmartWay Transport Partnership will be able to take credit for both the superior environmental performance of Trailer Bridge's trucking and vessel operations." As a SmartWay Transport Partner Carrier, Trailer Bridge has committed to:
About the SmartWay Transport® Partnership Launched in February 2004, the SmartWay Transport Partnership aims to achieve fuel savings of up to 150 million barrels of fuel per year. The Partnership brings together major freight shippers, trucking companies, railroads, logistics companies and trade/professional associations to pursue mutually beneficial efficiencies that result in emissions reductions and other environmental improvements, as well as cost savings to the companies. Shippers who are members of the SmartWay Transport Partnership have committed to move 50% of their freight with carriers who are also members. The Partnership currently has over 450 Partners. For information, visit www.epa.gov/smartway. About Trailer Bridge, Inc. Trailer Bridge provides integrated trucking and marine freight service to and from all points in the lower 48 states and Puerto Rico, bringing efficiency, service, security and environmental and safety benefits to domestic cargo in that traffic lane. This total transportation system utilizes its own trucks, drivers, trailers, containers and U.S. flag vessels to link the mainland with Puerto Rico via marine facilities in Jacksonville and San Juan. Additional information on Trailer Bridge is available at the www.trailerbridge.com website. This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The matters discussed in this press release include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers with respect to the future operating performance of the Company. Investors are cautioned that any such forward looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those in the forward looking statements as a result of various factors. Without limitation, these risks and uncertainties include the risks of economic recessions, severe weather, changes in the price of fuel, changes in demand for transportation services offered by the Company, capacity conditions in the Puerto Rico trade lane and changes in rate levels for transportation services offered by the Company. Trailer Bridge, Inc. John D. McCown, 800-554 -1589 www.trailerbridge.com or TRBR Investor Relations Counsel: The Equity Group Inc. Adam Prior, 212-836-9606 Devin Sullivan, 212-836-9608 www.theequitygroup.com Source: Trailer Bridge, Inc.
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