Thursday, September 16, 2010

INTTRA and Descartes form alliance

E-commerce solution provider, INTTRA, the Descartes Systems Group Inc. a global logistics network, announced an alliance that in the words of both organizations: "…provides a global network capable of managing the entire ocean cargo shipment lifecycle."

According to a press release, INTTRA's online ocean-cargo-booking portal will be available through Descartes' "Global Logistics Network," allowing that customer base broader access to bookings, rate management, shipment status, and electronic document exchange, among other features.

"Descartes represents a large number of important ocean forwarders and shippers. We're pleased to have INTTRA as part of our United-by-Design alliance program to expand the value of Descartes' Global Logistics Network by enhancing our ability to offer seamless carrier connectivity to ocean container shippers," said Eric Bossdorf, vice president, Global Logistics Network at Descartes.  Container lines and further standardize ocean shipment business processes and increase efficiencies."

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