Fracht Uses Descartes' Broker and Forwarder Solution to Streamline Complex International Operations
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
WATERLOO, Ontario, Nov. 5, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group
(Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive
businesses in commerce, announced that logistics service provider Fracht is
streamlining international shipment management, customs clearance, and customer
and carrier connectivity with the Descartes OneView(TM) solution suite and the
Descartes Global Logistics Network(TM) (Descartes GLN(TM)).
"We strive to deliver innovative, tailor-made logistics solutions that add
business value for our growing worldwide customer base," said Armin Frey, VP IT,
Sales and Marketing at Fracht. "Descartes provides the integrated technology
platform and domain expertise to help us simplify and better manage shipment and
compliance processes. We're more productive because we've automated the data
exchange between us, our customers, and the air and ocean carriers we use.
Today, all parties benefit from the seamless flow of information, improved
efficiency, and reduced opportunity for human error made possible by Descartes."
Descartes OneView(TM) Forwarder Enterprise helps logistics services providers,
like Fracht, efficiently manage complex transportation and financial processes
for inbound and outbound shipments across modes. Combined with the Descartes
OneView(TM) Customs House Brokerage solution, customers can also manage customs
entries and electronic cargo security filings to U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP). The Descartes GLN is an industry standard for multimodal,
inter-enterprise electronic data and document exchange, and provides users with
connectivity to customers, trading partners and transportation carriers.
"We're pleased to help Fracht keep its customers' goods moving across borders as
efficiently and cost effectively as possible." said George Manolis, Vice
President of OneView Operations at Descartes Systems Group. "With Descartes,
freight forwarders, customs brokers and other logistics intermediaries can run
smarter operations with integrated modular solutions and real-time information
exchange across the entire shipment lifecycle through a single interface."
About Fracht USA
With a global network of more than 300 offices, Fracht USA provides full
logistics and transportation services for multiple industries with domestic and
international operations be it by road, air, sea, or rail. From small projects
requiring fast and simple industrial transport solutions to larger logistic
projects requiring sophisticated preparation and careful implementation, Fracht
USA offers the most-efficient and competitive transport solutions worldwide.
Over the years, Fracht's global network has continued to expand through
acquisitions, mergers and partnerships, enabling the company to establish its
presence in strategic geographical locations all over the world. Whether you
need to move a hydroelectric power plant from Germany to Chile, ship a Tiffany
lamp to Paris, import electronics from the Far East, or move textiles from India
to Italy, you can count on the efficiency and expertise of Fracht's
international network. For more information, visit WWW.FRACHTUSA.COM.
About Descartes Systems Group
Descartes (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is the global leader in providing on-demand,
software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity,
performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Customers use our
modular, software-as-a-service solutions to route, schedule, track and measure
delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay
transportation invoices; access global trade data; file customs and security
documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous other logistics
processes by participating in the world's largest, collaborative multimodal
logistics community. Our headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we
have offices and partners around the world. Learn more at www.descartes.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of
applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements") that relate to
Descartes' solution offering and potential benefits derived therefrom; and other
matters. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
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factors and assumptions discussed in the section entitled, "Certain Factors That
May Affect Future Results" in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, the Ontario Securities Commission and other securities commissions
across Canada including Descartes most recently filed management's discussion
and analysis. If any such risks actually occur, they could materially adversely
affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. In that case,
the trading price of our common shares could decline, perhaps materially.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking
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CONTACT: Global Media Contact
Mavi Silveira
Tel: +1(800) 419-8495 ext. 202416
msilveira(at)descartes.com
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