Breaking News-RTRS-PRN-American Palm Oil Council Applauds Tri-Rail's Switch to Biodiesel Fuel

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Palm Oil Council
(APOC), a U.S. association representing the Malaysian palm oil industry,
applauds the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority's decision to run
eight of 10 Tri-Rail locomotives on a 99 percent blend of either palm or soy
oil.

"Tri-Rail's move to biodiesel fuel is a clear statement of South Florida's
dedication to preserving the environment as well as a vote of confidence for
the palm oil industry. The transition is a great step forward, and we
encourage other transportation authorities in the United States to follow
South Florida's lead," said Mohd Salleh Kassim, APOC's executive director.