CUSTOMS BROKER L.J. ROGERS EXPANDS WITH NEW SOFTWARE AND CNS ENDORSEMENT

Westport, MA...April 3, 2007 - L.J. Rogers, Inc. a licensed customs broker and freight forwarder with offices in Boston, MA and Westport, MA announces that the company has recently implemented state of the art software that automates the processing of all types of documents for international and domestic, ocean and air shipments. Additionally, the company has been endorsed by Cargo Network Services (CNS), an organization that recognizes standards of professionalism and financial responsibility in the air cargo industry. With these two events L.J. Rogers aims to continue the double-digit percentage growth it has experienced in each of the last three years. The company has added staff in both offices to support the growth initiative.

The new software provides a multitude of benefits for L.J. Rogers customers, including: real time shipment tracking, online viewing of shipping documents, landed cost analysis, and electronic invoicing. The software, which is custom-designed for L.J. Rogers, is Windows-based and offers advanced technology that simplifies the user experience with easy-to-understand menus and navigation. In addition to providing customers with instant access to shipment information and historical shipping data, the software also improves L.J. Rogers' internal operations and records management capabilities.

CNS endorsement is sought after by individuals and companies acting in the role of air cargo agent, forwarder or intermediary in the United States. Since 1985, CNS has served as a key gatekeeper in the industry by endorsing qualified professionals who meet a set of financial, operational and compliance standards. The endorsement of L.J. Rogers by CNS includes each of the company's trained and certified employees.

"We are investing in the best technology to better serve our customers and grow L.J. Rogers' business," said Laura J. Mullin, company President. "These new capabilities, along with our endorsement by CNS, are a strong statement that we plan to have significant presence in the New England freight/transportation market now and in the future."

Founded in 1996, L.J. Rogers, Inc. serves a diverse group of clients with their importing and exporting needs worldwide. The company's Boston office is located at the Marine Industrial Park and its South Coast office is located in Westport, MA. L.J. Rogers has international affiliates in all major cities around the globe. In 2004, L.J. Rogers was certified by the Massachusetts State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA).

Contact the company at: 170 Cherry & Webb Lane, Westport, MA 02791, 508-636-6658, or by email info@ljrogers.com.

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