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Aug 20, 2007 (newstodate): Booking portal GF-X's search for a strategic partner, announced since last summer, has ended with the take-over of the company by Descartes.
The acquisition forms part of Descartes Global Logistics' strategy of creating a global network capable of managing the entire air cargo shipment lifecycle.
The combination of GF-X with Descartes Global Logistics Network creates a comprehensive shipment management service for the air cargo industry, enabling customers to electronically manage the entire air shipment lifecycle, including bookings, air waybills, house waybills, status messages and customs filings.
Descartes also has tools for carriers and forwarders to manage rates from booking through to invoice presentation, bill of lading rating and audit, and compliance with customs and industry standards.
The acquisition forms part of Descartes Global Logistics' strategy of creating a global network capable of managing the entire air cargo shipment lifecycle.
The combination of GF-X with Descartes Global Logistics Network creates a comprehensive shipment management service for the air cargo industry, enabling customers to electronically manage the entire air shipment lifecycle, including bookings, air waybills, house waybills, status messages and customs filings.
Descartes also has tools for carriers and forwarders to manage rates from booking through to invoice presentation, bill of lading rating and audit, and compliance with customs and industry standards.