MIAMI, FL -- (Marketwire) -- 08/13/09 -- Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, warehousing and transportation management solutions, today announced that The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) has selected Ryder to manage a component of its U.S./Mexico Logistics Network, including cross-border transportation operations.

Ryder's North America Logistics Network provides a seamless, end-to-end solution to manage material and product flows. Utilizing innovative technology, highly trained logistics professionals, and proven processes, Ryder's North America Logistics Network solution provides complete supply chain visibility and transportation optimization resulting in freight consolidation, reduced transit time, and exceptional safety and security processes to the cross-border operations.

Commenting on the P&G relationship, Ryder President of Supply Chain Solutions, John Williford, said, "We have developed an exciting Control Tower service where we take advantage of our technology and execution skills to put in place a solution with significantly less inventory and cycle times. We are pleased to work with a company of such high standards and look forward to using our expertise to drive value and service throughout the P&G logistics network."

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Ryder provides leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions worldwide. Ryder's stock (NYSE: R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Ryder ranks 399th on the Fortune 500. For more information on Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com.

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