Morgan Motor Co. Chooses Pasha To Transport Sports Cars Worldwide

CORTE MADERA, Calif.--Nov. 9, 2004--Morgan Motor Co., makers of elite British sport cars since 1910, has chosen The Pasha Group to handle factory-to-dealer distribution services for its acclaimed Morgan Aero 8 sports cars.

Pasha, which handles factory-to-dealer logistics for numerous international and domestic auto manufacturers, will be responsible for transportation management and processing of Morgan Aero 8 vehicles from the factory in Worcestershire, England, to the port of Southampton, by roll-on/roll-off ship to Baltimore, and from there to dealers in the United States. Pasha will also ship other Morgan models from Worcestershire to Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa via container ships. All countries combined, Morgan expects to ship approximately 250 of their hand-made cars per year.

"Pasha has been chosen as the preferred supplier of deep-sea shipping services due to their expertise and professionalism. Pasha handles our small volumes with respect and care," said Mark Ledington, corporate sales manager of Morgan Motor Co. "We look forward to strengthening our partnership in the coming months."

"Morgan sports cars are among the world's most desirable cars, and dealers and customers have very high expectations," said Martin Suddards, director, The Pasha Group UK. "Working closely with Morgan, we developed a customized system to process and deliver the vehicles that will ensure the high level of quality expected by its dealers and customers. We are pleased to have been chosen by Morgan to bring its sports cars to the world."

The Pasha Group first began processing automobiles in 1942. Since then the company has been processing, distributing and handling logistics for numerous domestic and international auto manufacturers. Pasha currently handles over 400,000 vehicles per year with its port processing facilities, rail ramp operations and factory logistics services. Pasha's Distribution Services group manages the delivery of vehicles by truck and rail to dealers throughout the United States. All of Pasha's domestic automotive facilities are ISO 9001 certified.

Pasha's extensive experience in automotive logistics makes its new venture, Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines, a natural progression. Pasha Hawaii Lines is currently building the MV Jean Anne, a 579-foot roll-on/roll-off, Pure Car Truck Carrier ship at VT Halter Marine in Pascagoula, Miss. The MV Jean Anne is the first vessel of its kind to be built in the United States and is expected to be in service in the first quarter of 2005 with fortnightly service from the West Coast to Hawaii. Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines is a joint venture of Corte Madera-based The Pasha Group and Stamford, Conn.-based Strong Vessel Operators.

About The Pasha Group

With headquarters in Corte Madera, The Pasha Group is a 57-year-old diversified international logistics and transportation services company. Pasha provides specialized services in maritime terminal management; processing and total supply chain logistics of finished and privately owned vehicles; relocation services for the U.S. Government and corporations; domestic and international logistics management for general commodity and project cargoes; and vessel stevedoring of vehicles, steel products, general cargoes and containers.