Manuport Logistics Uses Descartes for SOLAS Compliance
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LIER, Belgium, Aug. 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group
(Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive
businesses in commerce, announced that Manuport Logistics in Belgium is using
the Descartes Verified Gross Mass(TM) (Descartes VGM(TM)) solution to help its
customers comply with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS) regulations for container weight requirements.
"The long-standing relationship Manuport has with Descartes played an important
role in our selection of the Descartes VGM solution; however, it was the rapid
implementation capabilities that really differentiated Descartes," said Luc
Geerts, Strategic Accounts Manager at Manuport Logistics. "In addition,
Descartes has an impressive track record in networked communication and the
Descartes VGM solution uses a similar Descartes standard message format as we do
for managing shipments. In the maritime industry where messaging standards are
limited, Descartes greatly simplifies the process of communicating with
different stakeholders in our supply chain."
The Descartes VGM solution offers VGM compliance with connectivity via the
Descartes Global Logistics Network(TM) (Descartes GLN(TM)), and connects to the
largest number of ocean carriers available in the industry. In addition,
Descartes VGM enables customers to reuse existing connectivity to send bookings
and shipping instructions, receive status messages in return and more. A single
communications channel helps eliminate the need to access multiple carriers and
streamlines communication across systems. Manuport has used the Descartes GLN
for many years to manage electronic data exchange for customer orders, ocean
carrier bookings, shipping instructions and container status messages.
"We are pleased to be part of Manuport's ongoing commitment to enhancing the
value it delivers to its customers," said Eric Geerts, Director of Product
Management, EU Customs, Ports & Ocean Shipment Services at Descartes. "As part
of our end-to-end connectivity and shipment management solution offerings, we
help logistics service providers, like Manuport Logistics, seamlessly connect
with carriers and non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCC) to facilitate
SOLAS compliance and run efficient operations while effectively keeping pace
with changing industry mandates and regulations."
About Manuport Logistics
Manuport Logistics offers expertise in logistics services to its customers for a
wide variety of cargoes (industrial cargo, consumer goods, breakbulk and
project, food and liquids). They combine sea, road, barging, rail, air and offer
taylor made concepts with full support in documentation, customs, warehousing
and handling. With 250 employees and offices in Belgium, France, Germany, the
USA, the UAE, Malta, Singapore and Brazil, Manuport Logistics realised a
turnover of 170 million euros in 2016. Please visit our website
at http://www.manuport-logistics.comor follow us on Facebook or LinkedIn.
About Descartes
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, and
connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of
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Descartes' solution offering and potential benefits derived therefrom; and other
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and analysis. If any such risks actually occur, they could materially adversely
affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. In that case,
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Global Media Contact
Mavi Silveira
Tel: +1(800) 419-8495 ext. 202416
msilveira(at)descartes.com
Media contact EMENAR
Renate Kok
Tel: +31 33 4606200 ext. 640073
rkok(at)descartes.com
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Source: Descartes Systems Group via GlobeNewswire
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