PHILADELPHIA, MUSCAT, May 17, 2007 – BDP International (BDP), a U.S.-based global logistics and transportation management company, through its Middle Eastern regional partner, Arshhiya Technologies International, Ltd., has entered into a joint venture with Mustafa Sultan Enterprises LLC (MSE), Muscat, Oman.  Conducting business as BDP Oman, the new joint venture company will operate under the aegis of Arshhiya Logistics LLC.  It will offer international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, air, sea and land transportation, project logistics, global logistics management, online shipment and document tracking, real-time management reports, purchase order management services, consulting services and customized logistics and supply chain solutions.

"Oman is one of the core growth markets in the Gulf Region, and we are honored to be here in this collaboration with Mustafa Sultan Enterprises," said BDP President and CEO Richard J. Bolte, Jr.  "By sharing our resources, notably logistics information technology tools and access to a global network of subsidiaries, joint ventures and strategic partnerships in 113 countries, we will bring a fresh, more customer focused presence to companies conducting trade into and out of Oman."

"Later this year, the new joint venture will be looking to add a branch office in Sohar," Bolte said.  In addition to Oman, BDP has offices in Dubai and Qatar, plus strategic partnerships throughout the Gulf Region.

Established in 1972, MSE has emerged as a premier business group in the Sultanate of Oman.  The company is engaged in a wide range of businesses, including electronics, security and communication, medical and industrial equipment, consumer and industrial lighting, telecommunications, information technology, office equipment, defense equipment, currency exchange, real estate and entertainment.

"We are glad to be associated with BDP as a strategic partner in Oman," said MSE Group Chief Executive Minoo Saher.  "We share common business values, so we are certain that this alliance will benefit our customers in Oman with our collective experience in business and trade."  In the Middle East / Gulf Region, BDP has a regional operations hub in Dubai, offices in Qatar and Oman, and Global Network affiliates in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt.

For further information, contact Arnie Bornstein, Executive Director – Marketing & Corporate Communications, BDP International, Inc., 510 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Phone: 215-629-8493. E-mail: abornstein@bdpnet.com.

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 113 countries. The company serves more than 4,000 customers worldwide. Clients include Bayer, Cargill, Conoco Phillips, DuPont, Heineken USA, Honeywell, Johnson & Johnson, Marks & Spencer, 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 Web-based shipment transaction/tracking management systems. For more information visit: www.bdpinternational.com.

About Mustafa Sultan Enterprises
Mustafa Sultan Enterprises is one of the prominent technology leaders in bringing premium electronic products, lighting solutions, office automation technologies, industrial products, information and communications products, and world class services to the Sultanate of Oman. The wide array of products and services from Mustafa Sultan Enterprises brings endless possibilities for its customers and facilitates achievement of higher standards of living and business excellence. Mustafa Sultan Enterprises has diversified interests and is organized into various subsidiaries, each an achiever, each an example to the highest ethical and professional standards. Mustafa Sultan Enterprises is committed to providing customers with superior products and services that fulfill their current and future needs, and optimize their resources. For more information, visit: www.mustafasultan.com.

About Arshhiya
Arshhiya Technologies International is a multinational company headquartered in India with offices spanning India, Singapore, Australia, Dubai, Qatar, Oman and the United States. Arshhiya is a leading entity in providing knowledge driven solutions to its global customers specifically focused on the areas of innovative technology, business process outsourcing, supply chain, demand chain and financial flow management services. Arshhiya is rapidly expanding its business capabilities through continuous internal development and aggressive acquisitions in complementary space. Arshhiya's key business entities currently include: Cyberlog Technologies (which provides global IT systems, software development and business process outsourcing services), BDP India and Gulf (which provides shipping and global logistics services to its customers), BDP-Genco (focusing exclusively on India's rapidly expanding retail market for their entire supply/demand chain management) and Arshhiya's Knowledge Center (which will encompass specialised consulting services). For more information, visit www.arshhiya.com.