DGAP-News: Descartes Systems Group /
Leading Ocean Carriers and NVOCCs Select Descartes' Japan Advanced
Filing Rule Compliance Solution
12.02.2014 / 12:45
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WATERLOO, Ontario, 2014-02-12 12:45 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting
logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that leading ocean
carriers and non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs) have selected
Descartes' Japan Ocean Advanced Filing Rule (AFR) solution to help them comply
with Japan's new advanced cargo security initiative, which takes effect March
10, 2014.
Japan's AFR mandate requires ocean carriers and NVOCCs to electronically submit
data to Japan Customs on maritime container cargo intended for a port in Japan
no later than 24 hours before departure of the vessel from the port of loading.
Descartes' Japan Ocean AFR solution helps logistics providers, large and small,
to cost-effectively meet the new filing requirements. Descartes has
successfully completed all technology test phases with Japan Customs.
Leading carriers and NVOCCs adopting Descartes' new Japan AFR service include:
-- AC Container Line;
-- Aqualine International;
-- Dimerco Express Group;
-- Kintetsu World Express;
-- MIQ Logistics Japan;
-- Mitsubishi Logistics;
-- MOL Logistics;
-- Schenker;
-- Sumisho Global Logistics Japan;
-- Tokyo Sanyu Shipping; and
-- Zim Integrated Shipping Services.
'We're focused on working with our customers and regulatory agencies around the
world to help ensure the efficient and secure movement of shipments across
international borders,' Ken Wood, Executive Vice President, Product Strategy at
Descartes. 'Descartes' Japan Ocean AFR solution leverages our extensive
experience in cargo security compliance and is built upon our existing
technology platform. It also utilizes Descartes' Global Logistics Network
(GLN), the world's largest multi-modal logistics messaging network, to connect
ocean carriers and NVOCCs to their trading partners to efficiently gather the
information required for filings.'
For more information, please visit Descartes' Ocean Japan AFR online resource
center at:
https://www.descartes.com/solutions/customs-regulatory-compliance/cargo-security
-compliance-security-filings/asia-cargo-security
About Descartes
Descartes (TSX:DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX) 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. Descartes has over
172,000 parties using its cloud based services. 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; file customs and security documents for imports and
exports; and complete numerous other logistics processes by participating in
the world's largest, collaborative multi-modal logistics community. Our
headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners
around the world. Learn more at www.descartes.com.
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,
uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated results,
performance or achievements or developments expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the
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. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance
upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.
We do not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly
any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any
change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances
on which any such statement is based.
CONTACT: Global Media Contact
Mavi Silveira
+1(800) 419-8495 ext. 202416
msilveira@descartes.com
News Source: NASDAQ OMX
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