UNIVERSAL EXPRESS PURCHASES $168 MILLION SUB-CONTRACTING CONCEPTS, INC.



NEW YORK - DECEMBER 1, 2003-UNIVERSAL EXPRESS, INC. (OTCBB:USXP) has purchased
Sub-Contracting Concepts (SCI), headquartered in Glens Falls, New York.

SCI is a profitable contract-management-services company, providing risk
management and administrative services to over 200 regional couriers companies.
SCI's network includes over 5,500 independent courier drivers in 35 states. In
2003, SCI anticipates $168 million of gross revenue and $650,000 of net income.

Richard Altomare, President and CEO, stated, "The acquisition of SCI will
strengthen our delivery-distribution system, expand our Worldpost(TM)
membership, and provide us a platform to increase revenue. One of the keys to
our Luggage Express business is providing pick-up and delivery facilities
throughout the U.S. This acquisition offers WorldPost Network immediate access
to SCI's existing client base, which strengthens this vital network. Moreover,
this transaction provides additional products and services for us to sell to our
WorldPost members. Importantly, SCI's management shares our long-term vision for
outsourced shipping, including moving luggage more efficiently and affordably
world-wide."

Bob Lefebvre, President of SCI, stated, "This acquisition offers enormous
opportunities for our courier-company clients to participate in new sales lines
through the growth of the Luggage Express business, as well as the corresponding
package delivery functions that are now available through WorldPost Private
Postal Network. We are also excited to offer Universal Express' leasing and
credit card programs to our drivers. The fact that Universal Express is
dedicated to an outsourced distribution system complements our client base very
well. We see this as a win-win situation for everyone involved." Mr. Lefebvre
will continue as President of SCI.

Universal Express, Inc. owns and operates several subsidiaries including
Universal Express Capital Corp. (USXP Cash Express division), Universal Express
Logistics, Inc. (Luggage Express and The Virtual Bellhop, LLC) and the
WorldPost(TM) Private Postal Network, Inc. and, SCI, our industry insurance
company. These subsidiaries and divisions provide the private postal industry,
customers and couriers with value-added services and products, logistical
services, equipment leasing, and cost-effective delivery of goods worldwide.

More information and news about Universal Express are available at www.usxp.com.

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