Descartes Acquires Computer Management USA
April 01 2014 - 6:45AM
Acquisition Strengthens Global Customs Security
Filing Platform for the Air Cargo Industry & Broadens Air Cargo
Shipment Management Capabilities
Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX), the global leader
in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, acquired
Computer Management USA, a leading US-based provider of security
filing solutions and air cargo management solutions for airlines
and their partners.
Computer Management's solutions help air carriers to improve
operational efficiency and streamline security filing and customs
clearance processes, directly and through coordination with ground
handlers and container freight stations. The air cargo community is
challenged by a rapidly evolving global regulatory environment
where customs authorities around the world continue to implement
mandates designed to improve security. Recent examples include U.S.
Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Air Cargo Advanced Screening
Initiative (ACAS), the European Union's Import Control System (ICS)
and Preloading Consignment Information for Secure Entry (PRECISE),
Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) Advance Commercial
Information (ACI) system.
"Computer Management has provided air cargo management
applications and security filing solutions to leading airlines and
their partners for more than 15 years," said John Lamberti, CEO at
Computer Management. "Computer Management strengthens Descartes'
Customs and Regulatory Compliance platform with additional
airline-focused functionality while adding a community of hundreds
of ground handlers and container freight stations to Descartes'
Global Logistics Network."
"We're pleased to welcome Computer Management and its customers
to the Descartes community," said Edward J. Ryan, Descartes' CEO.
"Computer Management customers will now have access to a wider
geographic range of customs filing solutions and additional
value-added services for the air industry that leverage our Global
Logistics Network, such as eFreight and Cargo2000. We look forward
to combining forces to broaden the capabilities and reach of our
joint solutions, which help improve the efficiency and security of
the air cargo industry."
Computer Management has offices in Florida and New York. The all
cash purchase price for the acquisition was US $6.6 million.
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.
About Computer Management
For more information about Computer Management, visit
www.compmgmt.com
This release contains forward-looking information within the
meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking
statements") that relate to Descartes' solution offering and
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CONTACT: Global Media Contact
Mavi Silveira
+1(800) 419-8495 ext. 202416
msilveira@descartes.com
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