Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) one of the world's largest providers of outbound logistics for manufacturers of finished vehicles, announced that vessels in its North America / Middle East trade route will transition from the Port of Houston to the Port of Galveston, Texas. WWL will begin loading vessels in Galveston effective March 25, 2008.

'By shifting operations to Galveston, our customers will benefit from shorter transit and vessel turnaround times, both critical given the tight tonnage supply in this trade route," noted John Felitto, Executive Vice President of WWL Americas. "Customers are also increasingly focused on emerging markets, and this change will enable us to connect two very important regions, the Middle East with South and Central America.'

WWL also expects customers to see reduced dwell times and faster delivery times at Galveston due to guaranteed berthing and dedicated rail access to the facility, which will be especially beneficial for project and other non-container cargoes.