News Release

BNSF Logistics Acquires Sumark Services

SPRINGDALE, Ark., June 7, 2004:

BNSF Logistics, LLC announced today that it has acquired Sumark Services, a Versailles, Ohio-based third-party logistics (3PL) company that provides multi-modal transportation execution, nationwide. Sumark has 54 employees and had gross revenues of $40 million in 2003. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

The newly acquired operations are being added to BNSF Logistics’ Transportation Execution Services (TES) product line. Chuck Borchers, owner of Sumark since 1987, has been appointed Director of TES-East for BNSF Logistics, based in Versailles, Ohio.

Eric Wolfe, Vice President and General Manager, BNSF Logistics, said, "Sumark is expertly operated and offers leading business processes in multiple areas. Their strengths are very complementary to our existing business and we will provide additional services to Sumark that will enhance its ability to strengthen customer relationships."

According to Chuck Borchers, "The symmetry between these organizations was remarkable. The Sumark team is excited to join BNSF Logistics, inject what made Sumark successful throughout the years, and expand our reach through access to additional product lines and services. Ultimately, the customers will receive the most significant benefits."

BNSF Logistics, which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNSF) (NYSE: BNI), provides customers with a comprehensive set of supply chain solutions ranging from management and execution of single shipment transactions to daily management of complex distribution and sourcing networks. For more information about BNSF Logistics, visit their website at www.bnsflogistics.com .

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