JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug 10, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

(Nasdaq: LSTR) Landstar System, Inc., a non-asset based provider of integrated supply chain solutions delivering safe, specialized transportation, warehousing and logistics services, today announced that Landstar has been recognized by Inbound Logistics as a Top 100 3PL. This is the eighth time Landstar has been recognized on this prestigious list acknowledging 3PL excellence. Landstar was also recognized by Inbound Logistics readers in their 2010 Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards Survey. Landstar was ranked eighth on the Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards list, up one spot from last year.

"Our continued recognition by Inbound Logistics as a top 3PL provider is further evidence that Landstar is positioned to handle the supply chain challenges of today and the future," said Henry Gerkens, Landstar Chairman, President and CEO. "We are honored that both the industry and our customers recognize our commitment to providing excellence in transportation logistics solutions. Landstar will continue to provide flexible, innovative solutions to help customers remain competitive in this ever-changing global marketplace."

Each year, Inbound Logistics editors select the best logistics solutions providers by carefully evaluating submitted information, conducting personal interviews and online research, and comparing that data against their readers' global supply chain and logistics challenges. Inbound Logistics editors selected this year's class of Top 100 3PLs by evaluating more than 300 companies. The service providers selected in the 2010 list are companies that, according to the magazine's editors, offer the diverse operational capabilities and experience to meet readers' unique supply chain and logistics needs. For the Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards, the magazine compiled more than 9,500 survey votes from readers on which third-party logistics companies provide excellent service.

"Given the growing complexity of mastering global supply chain management, the role 3PLs play continues to become increasingly important," said Felecia Stratton, Inbound Logistics Editor. "Inbound Logistics selected Landstar as a 2010 Top 100 3PL Provider because of its demonstrated ability in helping leading enterprises achieve the efficiency and scalability so important to success in today's global economic climate."

About Landstar:

Landstar System, Inc. 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 9001:2008 quality management system standards. Landstar System, Inc. is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Its common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market(R) 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.

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