Ultra Logistics Inc. announced it has launched a new version of UltraShipTMS' that allows shippers to manage the domestic and international airfreight tendering process in real-time at the lowest possible cost.

Easton-Bell Sports Inc., one of the world's leading sports equipment manufacturing companies, has selected the new release of UltraShipTMS' to help manage its airfreight shipping operations.

"At Easton-Bell Sports we are always exploring new ways to reduce total cost while improving service to our internal and external customers," said Lewis Hornsby, Global Transportation and Logistics of Easton-Bell Sports.

UltraShipTMS' is a transportation management system that gives logistics managers total network visibility and control over inbound and outbound transportation, ensuring proper coordination, optimal planning and consistent execution. UltraShip offers shippers a customizable TMS without a big up-front implementation fee. The open source web-based systems architecture integrates silo applications for seamless information sharing and execution accountability.

UltraShip's new release includes an airfreight feature to streamline the air carrier selection process by allowing users to inform partners about shipment opportunities instantly over a private network with one click.

Carriers can submit competitive bids on loads. On one screen, shippers can compare rates, select a carrier based on cost and availability, and obtain shipment approval all in minutes. The approval process can be automated and

the winning bid tendered to the carrier of choice immediately.