Universal Express Signs Agreement with GE Fleet Services

NEW YORK--Aug. 9, 2005--Universal Express Inc. (OTCBB: USXP), today announced that it has signed an agreement with GE Fleet Services to offer Ford Motor's Vehicle Leasing to private postal stores and courier companies.

Ford Motor's aggressive offer announced on August 1, 2005 will be offered through Universal Express Logistics, and financed through GE Fleet Services. Universal Express Logistics will be targeting approximately 13,000 private postal stores, couriers and other entities in its initial stages. (for Ford Motor's Press release go to www.usxp.com/companies/universal/pr/prid.asp?id=319).

"With our current incentives from Ford Motor and leasing options being provided through GE Fleet Services, store owners and couriers will have a unique opportunity not often provided to smaller businesses. Pricing and lease options of this caliber, in most cases, are only available to larger couriers with existing fleets. We now give these small businesses the power and tools they need to expand by offering vehicles at reduced rates, with a variety of options. We're pleased to have GE Fleet Services on board, and believe a Ford product and GE Fleet Service combination will help brand and expand our business, as well as those of our customers", said Richard Altomare, CEO and Chairman of Universal Express, Inc.

About Universal Express

Universal Express, Inc. is a 22 year old logistics and transportation conglomerate with multiple developing subsidiaries and services. For additional information please visit www.usxp.com.

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