News Release

BNSF Logistics Ranked in Top 10

SPRINGDALE, Ark., July 30, 2004:

BNSF Logistics, LLC. has been rated as one of the top logistics providers in Inbound Logistics' annual "Top 10 3PL Excellence Award" survey.

The overall rankings were based upon excellence in more than 20 different categories, including integrated logistics, process re-engineering, consulting and import, export and customs capabilities, among others. Nearly 3,000 shipper votes were cast to nominate over 300 third-party logistics (3PL's) companies worldwide.

"Being recognized as a Top Ten provider is a significant accomplishment for our company and is a tribute to our talented and dedicated employees. I also thank our customers that provided endorsements during this process," said Eric Wolfe, Vice President of BNSF Logistics. Wolfe adds, "This award demonstrates our commitment to generate creative, valuable logistics solutions focused on the individual needs of each customer."

The survey's participants, part of Inbound Logistics' readership of more than 200,000 logistics professionals, included senior managers as well as logistics, transportation, supply chain and purchasing professionals in businesses that currently use third-party logistics services. Inbound Logistics is a leading monthly magazine for business logistics managers. For more than 20 years it has covered information on sourcing, logistics and transportation.

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 its website at www.bnsflogistics.com.

BNSF Headquarters
BNSF Railway Company
2650 Lou Menk Dr. 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 961057
Fort Worth, TX 76161-0057
Phone: (817) 352-1000