JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (Nasdaq: LSTR) Landstar System, Inc., a non-asset based provider of integrated supply chain solutions that delivers safe, specialized transportation, warehousing and logistics services, today announced that Landstar and newly-acquired National Logistics Management (NLM) have both been recognized by Inbound Logistics as Top 100 3PLs. This is the fifth time NLM has been recognized on this prestigious list acknowledging 3PL excellence and the seventh time Landstar has been recognized. Landstar ranked ninth overall on the list.

"Earning the Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PL Excellence Award is a direct reflection of the commitment we have to bringing our customers the best in transportation logistics solutions. We thank our customers for their continued vote of confidence," said Henry Gerkens, Landstar President and CEO. "The innovative software solutions provided by NLM combined with Landstar's vast array of transportation logistics services further position Landstar as a premier 3PL. We have listened to the marketplace and we are proud to expand the transportation logistics management solutions and visibility we can now offer with the addition of NLM to the Landstar team."

Inbound Logistics editors chose the Top 100 3PLs by evaluating more than 400 companies and more than 6,700 survey votes cast by their readers. The magazine's editors reviewed reader surveys and conducted interviews with companies and customers, as well as conducted online research. The result, according to the magazine, is a list of service providers possessing the skills and resources capable of matching the readers' outsourcing needs and the 3PLs best-suited to meet their specific requirements.

"Tactical operational results are fundamental to 3PL value, but so is the strategic vision of experienced logistics providers. Today's business logistics leaders say they appreciate 3PLs that are proactive, take the lead in offering suggestions, and help transform the enterprise," said Felecia Stratton, Editor, Inbound Logistics. "Both NLM and Landstar qualify as Inbound Logistics 2009 Top 100 3PL Providers because they have shown consistent results in transforming customers' logistics and supply networks, businesses, and enterprises."

About Landstar:

Landstar System, Inc., which now includes newly-acquired National Logistics Management (NLM), is a non-asset based provider of integrated supply chain solutions. Landstar delivers safe, specialized transportation, warehousing and logistics services to a broad range of customers worldwide utilizing a network of agents, third-party capacity owners and employees. All Landstar transportation companies are certified to ISO 9001:2000 quality management system standards. Landstar System, Inc. is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Its common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol LSTR.

About Inbound Logistics:

Inbound Logistics is the leading trade magazine targeted toward business logistics and supply chain managers. The magazine's editorial mission is to help companies of all sizes better manage corporate resources by speeding and reducing inventory and supporting infrastructure, and better matching demand signals to supply lines. More information is available at www.inboundlogistics.com.

SOURCE Landstar System, Inc.

CONTACT: Patty McMenamin of Landstar System, Inc., +1-904-390-1230

Web Site: http://www.landstar.com
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