Universal Express Partners With MARC USA in Luggage Express Branding

Business Wire, August 10, 2005

NEW YORK -- Universal Express Inc. (OTCBB: USXP) today announces it will be working along with MARC USA to implement marketing and advertising plans that will immediately impact sales and improve brand awareness for its subsidiary Luggage Express.

MARC USA, a national advertising and marketing firm who has worked with such companies as Moen, True Value, Mohawk Flooring, Procter & Gamble and Rite Aid Corporation has developed an integrated marketing communications plan including national media, direct marketing and interactive components to build brand awareness and drive sales for the Luggage Express Brand.

"The plan presented by MARC USA was impressive, thorough and creative. I am excited to see the plan in action as I am confident that it will take us to the next level. MARC USA proposes website revamps, media buys, and a wide variety of marketing initiatives to increase our sales and exposure worldwide. This new initiative will provide us with a forward moving opportunity in our expansion of hands free travel for a wide variety of travelers, helping to make Luggage Express a household name," said Cecilia Vesnesky, Director of Luggage Express.

"We're excited to be part of the Luggage Express marketing team and understand the vision of CEO Richard Altomare and the enormous opportunity for this Brand," said Jack Powers, Director of Client Services for MARC USA.

About MARC USA

MARC USA is a national full-service marketing communications firm with offices in Chicago, Dallas, Indianapolis, Miami and Pittsburgh. One of the largest independent agencies in the country with 320 associates and over $400 million in annual billings, MARC USA was founded 50 years ago as Marketing Advertising Research Consultants. Services include advertising, integrated marketing, strategic planning, research, public relations, media planning and buying, interactive marketing, direct and customer relationship marketing, and sales promotion.

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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