Crowley to Operate a Marine Terminal for Ford's Amazon Complex in Bahia, Brazil

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 5 Crowley Logistics Inc. has been
selected by Ford Motor Company Brasil Ltda. to operate a marine terminal
dedicated to Ford's new Amazon manufacturing complex in Bahia, Brazil.
Crowley will also assist Ford in overseeing the port development during the
construction phase to ensure that the facility meets both Crowley and Ford's
high quality standards.  Terminal operations are scheduled to begin in early
2002.
    The Ponta da Laje Terminal, located in Aratu Bay, Bahia, will primarily
handle all of Ford's inbound vehicles to Brazil and outbound vehicles
assembled at Ford's new Amazon plant.
    Crowley's scope of services will include operations design, planning and
implementation, as well as terminal operations management.  Functions Crowley
will perform include vehicle handling, staging, port security, yard
operations, pre-delivery inspection, vehicle damage repair and port
administration.
    "The dedicated efforts of Ford and Crowley will provide a strong
foundation to assure delivery of a world-class facility to support Ford's
Amazon enterprise," said John Hourihan, Senior Vice President and General
Manager, Crowley Logistics.  "Crowley is proud to be an Amazon partner and we
look forward to working together with the Ford Motor Company team to provide
excellent service to their customers."
    "We are excited to have Crowley as our partner to operate the port," said
Vivek Kamath, Material Planning and Logistics Manager, Ford Amazon.  "Our
goal is to operate a world-class port completely focused on customer
satisfaction.  With Crowley's expertise, partnership, and focus on execution
and customer satisfaction, we will implement a benchmark for port
operations."
    Crowley has a longstanding relationship with Ford.  The company regularly
ships Ford vehicles and parts throughout the Caribbean and Latin America,
and provides logistics services for Ford in support of its Venezuela and
Colombia manufacturing operations.  Crowley was granted Q1 status by Ford in
1998 and was recently awarded the Silver Award for Supplier Excellence in
Venezuela.
    Crowley Logistics, headquartered in Jacksonville, is a subsidiary of
Oakland-based Crowley Maritime Corporation, founded in 1892.  The
privately held corporation, is primarily engaged in worldwide logistics,
liner services, contract towing and transportation, energy support services,
ship assist and escort services, vessel management and petroleum and
chemical marine transport.  Additional information about Crowley, its
subsidiaries and business units may be found on the Internet at
http://www.crowley.com.