CEVA Names Bill Aldridge Executive Vice President New Business Unit ILS

Hoofddorp, the Netherlands (ots/PRNewswire) -

- New Supply Chain Consolidation Unit Provides Fresh Approach to
Customer Servicing

CEVA Logistics, the 4th largest global supply chain provider,
announced today the appointment of Bill Aldridge to the position of
Executive Vice President for its newly created business unit,
International Logistics Solutions (ILS). ILS provides end-to-end
supply chain solutions from purchase order to point of sale. It
combines direct operational execution, supplier and carrier
management and consulting expertise which complement CEVA's core
services in freight management and contract logistics.

ILS's current service offering and future expansion plans will be
focused in the Asian and other emerging markets which support low
cost sourcing and manufacturing, with primary operations in Hong Kong
and mainland China, complemented by full export management services
to North America, Europe and the rest of the world. CEVA's global
network, especially its Retail and Consumer organization will work
closely with ILS in designing and delivering customized solutions to
some 15,000 potential clients who are looking to a company that makes
dynamic decisions throughout the various stages in the supply chain.

Based in New Jersey, USA, Bill Aldridge has an extensive career in
the industry. Prior to CEVA, he was International Supply Chain
president at DHL/Exel Supply Chain and served as managing and
regional director for companies such as American President Lines and
Hapag - Lloyd (America). "I am very excited with the opportunity to
leverage the contract logistics and freight management businesses
within CEVA. I am proud to be part of an organization which applies a
dynamic yet collaborative approach in fulfilling customer's needs,"
said Aldridge.

Vittorio Favati, CEVA Chief Operating Officer for Asia Pacific,
said, "Bill is one of the most experienced, committed and passionate
leaders within our industry. He has a unique understanding of the
complexities of this business, and has had remarkable success in
managing trade between Asia and the West."

CEVA. Making Business Flow

CEVA Logistics supply chain management is recognised by its
customers for making their business flow through our commitment to
their success. CEVA focuses on a diverse range of market sectors
including automotive & tires, technology, industrial, retail &
consumer, health care, publishing, aerospace and oil & gas. We offer
our customers increased efficiency and reduced transit times, thanks
to our ongoing focus on operations excellence and the visibility and
control that we create in supply chains. As a leading global
logistics company, we provide end-to-end design, implementation and
operation of logistics solutions in contract logistics, freight
forwarding, distribution management and transportation management for
large and medium-sized national and multinational companies.

CEVA combines the heritage of two great companies, TNT Logistics
and EGL, which merged in August 2007. We employ more than 52,000
people and operate an extensive global network with facilities in
over 100 countries worldwide. We operate 614 warehouses around the
globe summing a combined space of approximately 8.6 million square
meters. For fiscal year 2006, CEVA reported combined pro forma sales
of EUR 6 billion. CEVA is an Apollo portfolio company. Apollo is one
of the leading private equity investors in the world. CEVA's CEO is
John Pattullo. For more information http://www.cevalogistics.com

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For more information contact: Paula Satink, Senior Public Relations,
+31-23-568-3492, Paula.Satink@cevalogistics.com