Asia is an important trade region for the United States. Based in Overland
Park, Kansas , Meridian IQ allows companies to improve their transportation
network and overall supply chain efficiency by offering flexible logistics
solutions supported by Web-hosted technology and global logistics management
capabilities.

About Yellow Roadway Corporation
Yellow Roadway Corporation is one of the largest transportation service
providers in the world.

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com ) provides e-business solutions that
connect buyers and suppliers to maximise supply chain efficiencies. The acquisition is designed to further advance Meridian IQ
as a single source for comprehensive and seamless global logistics solutions.

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risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove
incorrect, actual outcomes could vary materially from those indicated.,
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Quadrem announced the opening of its new offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
last month., Meridian IQ, the
global logistics management subsidiary of Yellow Roadway Corporation
(Nasdaq: YELL), today announced its acquisition of the Shanghai-based GPS
Logistics Group. The portfolio of brands provided through Yellow Roadway
Corporation subsidiaries represents a comprehensive array of services for the
shipment of industrial, commercial and retail goods domestically and
internationally.

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The Company's
shares are traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol
"GLBL".
This press release may contain forward-looking information based on
current information and expectations of the Company that involve a number of
risks, uncertainties , and assumptions.quadrem.

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In 2003 , China
was rated as the fifth largest trading partner for the United States,
representing over 20 percent of all Asian imports and exports.

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Global Industries provides pipeline construction, platform installation
and removal, diving services, and other marine support to the oil and gas
industry in the Gulf of Mexico, West Africa, Asia Pacific, the Mediterranean,
Middle East/India, South America , and Mexico's Bay of Campeche.com . "As supply
management in China continues to increase in importance , Meridian IQ can
deliver value by eliminating the complexities of global logistics processes
for our clients," commented Ritchie. "Today's announcement underscores our commitment to
developing increased capabilities and services around the world for our
clients.

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Quadrem's
global transaction platform , vibrant international trading community and high-
quality content services enable customers to implement the most effective
e-business initiatives for buyers and suppliers.

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Global Industries Chief Executive Officer William J.
"The importance of China as the world's fastest-growing large economy is
not limited to trade with the United States," added Peter Chow, GPS Logistics
Group President and CEO.

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"China is reshaping global and regional trade
patterns throughout Asia, and Meridian IQ is there to help clients maintain
control of their supply chain amid evolving processes and regulatory
requirements.
In 2003, Meridian IQ acquired the GPS Logistics United States operations, and
in 2004, acquired the GPS Logistics United Kingdom operations.

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The company tripled its customer base and increased revenues
70% over 2003 results.

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Global Industries to Present at Raymond James 26th Annual Institutional Investors Conference

Trade growth
for China is expected to continue at a rate of nine percent in 2005, according
to the China Development Research Center of the State Council . Currently,
Meridian IQ now owns and operates facilities in the United States, Europe,
Latin America and Asia.

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CARLYSS, La., Global Industries, Ltd. Copies of the
slide presentation will be posted on the Company's website following the
event. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates and DALLAS , Quadrem,
the global eMarketplace(TM), has enabled its first electronic procurement
transactions in the Middle East."
Meridian IQ has worked closely with GPS Logistics for over three years.

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The Middle Eastern subsidiaries of Quadrem's
global buyers have started transacting with their suppliers in the region via
Quadrem's transacting platform. "GPS Logistics clients
in Asia can benefit from the flexible, customized solutions, supply chain
visibility and control now available worldwide from Meridian IQ," Ritchie
added."

About Meridian IQ
Meridian IQ, a wholly owned subsidiary of Yellow Roadway Corporation
(Nasdaq: YELL), is a global logistics management company .

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Among the factors that could cause the
actual results to differ materially are industry conditions, prices of crude
oil and natural gas, the Company's ability to obtain and the timing of new
projects, and changes in competitive factors. Expands Global Logistics Management Services in Pacific Rim

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.
"We are pleased with the results achieved by Meridian IQ; they truly
exemplify our core purpose of making global commerce work by connecting
people , places and information," stated Bill Zollars, Chairman, President and
CEO of Yellow Roadway.

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(Nasdaq: GLBL) announced today that it will participate in the Raymond James +
Associates 26th Annual Institutional Investors Conference March 6-9, 2005.
The Conference is being held at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando,
Florida.7979 or
http://www.

Quadrem Enables First eMarketplace Transactions in Middle East

The expansion comes on the heels of Quadrem's significant global
growth in 2004 .

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About Quadrem
Quadrem (http://www.
"With the acquisition, Meridian IQ has the added resources of 230
employees located in 25 offices throughout Asia and a Class A license in
China, which strengthens our ability to provide the necessary care, custody
and control of our clients' shipments in the region," said Jim Ritchie,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Meridian IQ.

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For more information, contact Investor Relations, Global Industries, Ltd.

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For additional news releases on Global Industries, Ltd. Established in 2000, Quadrem
has locations in Australia , Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Mexico, The
Netherlands, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, UAE and the United States.
The acquisition will also provide management depth and expertise in China, the
heart of the world's fastest growing economy.

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Meridian IQ Acquires GPS Logistics-Asia

Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, Yellow Roadway
Corporation employs over 50,000 people worldwide.

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Dore will make
a presentation on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 4:00 p.com .
"Several Quadrem buyer customers have local operations in the Middle East,
and we are quickly ramping up a supplier community to support the regional
objectives of their global electronic procurement initiatives," said Leo van
Rensburg, General Manager for Quadrem Middle East . Through its subsidiaries including Yellow
Transportation, Roadway Express, New Penn Motor Express , Reimer Express,
Meridian IQ and Yellow Roadway Technologies, Yellow Roadway provides a wide
range of asset and non-asset-based transportation services integrated by
technology.

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