PHILADELPHIA, PRAGUE, August 19, 2007 -- BDP International (BDP), a U.S. based global logistics and transportation company, has acquired a major stake in Wakestone s.r.o., a full-service logistics firm based in Prague, the Czech Republic.

The resulting joint venture will conduct business as BDP Wakestone s.r.o., retaining the present Wakestone management team and sharing logistics information technology and BDP’s global network of subsidiaries, joint ventures and strategic partnerships in 121 countries.

"The importance of having a presence in Eastern Europe cannot be overstated," said BDP Chief Financial Officer Frank Osusky.  "The Czech Republic serves as a gateway to the entire region, and this new joint venture opens that gateway for our customers. Though a relatively new enterprise, Wakestone has quickly established itself as a leading logistics provider to Czech industries. The firm’s experienced management, commitment to quality in both its operations and customer service, sophisticated systems, and ability to work effectively within a global network mesh exceedingly well with our business model."

Established in 2005, Wakestone provides targeted logistics and related services for the Czech Republic’s automotive, retail and high-tech industries. In addition to Prague, the company has offices in Liberec, Olomouc and Pisek. Its service offerings comprise sea, air, road and railway transport services for export, import and transshipments, supply chain logistics services including warehousing and distribution, customs services, Intrastat, fiscal representation and transport insurance.

"Just as our joint venture provides BDP and its customers direct access to Eastern Europe, BDP gives us access to the rest of the world via its extensive global network, making it a win-win for everyone involved," said Wakestone’s shareholder and executive director Jaroslav Schön. "But beyond the exigencies of international trade, we feel extremely comfortable with BDP’s corporate culture and values, which so closely parallel ours."

For further information, contact Arnie Bornstein, phone: 215-629-8493, e-mail: abornstein@bdpnet.com; or Henry Raab, phone: 610-866-0611, e-mail: henry.raab@swbrinc.com.   For further information in Europe, contact Stan Turek, BDP Wakestone s.r.o, phone: +420 220 118 926, email: stan.turek@wakestone.cz.

About BDP
BDP International is one of the leading privately held freight logistics/transportation management firms based in the U.S. It operates freight logistics centers in more than 20 cities throughout North America and a network of subsidiaries, joint ventures and strategic partnerships in over 120 countries. The company serves more than 4,000 customers worldwide. Clients include Bayer, Cargill, Conoco Phillips, DuPont, Dow, Heineken USA, Honeywell, Johnson & Johnson, Revlon, Rohm & Haas, Trek Bicycle, Wacker and others. BDP provides a range of services, including ocean, air and ground transportation; lead logistics process analysis, design and management; export freight forwarding; import customs brokerage and regulatory compliance; project logistics; warehousing/consolidation/distribution; and Internet shipping transaction/tracking management systems.  For more information, visit: www.bdpinternational.com

About Wakestone s.r.o.
Based in Prague, the Czech Republic, Wakestone s.r.o. is a leading Eastern European logistics firm, specializing in the automotive, retail and high-tech sectors. The company offers a full suite of services, comprise sea, air, road and railway transport services for export, import and transshipments, supply chain logistics services including warehousing and distribution, customs services, Intrastat, fiscal representation and transport insurance. For more information, visit: www.wakestone.cz