Statement from Sea Star Line, LLC

October 1, 2008

Jacksonville, FL - Sea Star Line, LLC, continues to cooperate with the Department of Justice investigation into possible antitrust allegations. Today the Department of Justice announced a plea agreement involving two former Sea Star employees. These employees were relieved of their responsibilities on May 5, 2008.

"Throughout the course of this investigation, we have cooperated fully with this inquiry," said Frank Peake, President and COO. "Sea Star is committed to transparency in this matter and values the goodwill of our employees, our customers and our partners."