Columbia Logistics signs with technology provider IES, Ltd.

Midland Park, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/20/2012 -- IES, Ltd., a leading provider of logistics and compliance software solutions to the global marketplace, today announced that Columbia Logistics has signed with the technology firm for its cloud-based eCellerate tool.

Headquartered outside of JFK international airport , Columbia Logistics is a full-service international forwarder, broker and NVOCC. The company maintains a network of offices at key high tonnage cargo hubs in addition to over a dozen Warehouse Receiving Stations throughout the United States.

"We selected the technology offered by IES as our ISF gateway for its streamlined, step-by-step methods to capture the data elements needed for regulatory compliance," explains Raj Nanda of Columbia Logistics, "The web-based interface is concise and straight forward, with clear visual cues to represent status messages returned from CBP. In addition, the MyView functionality will allow users to easily locate the information in one concise panel."

eCellerate is a role-based collaborative tool. This means that an exporter or manufacturer in China, for example, can securely enter information in the portal and a broker or forwarder can use this same information to ensure regulatory compliance for US import regulations like ISF or AMS. With this method, various parties can tap into one platform to gather the information needed for smooth international freight transport.

Columbia Logistics is scheduled to launch the eCellerate ISF module, part of the suite of web-based eCellerate software products that include purchase order management, ship order management, air and ocean shipment coordination, booking and others.

About IES, Ltd.
With a complete suite of import and export solutions, IES is the 'Software Solution for the Future of Freight'. IES technology serves freight forwarders, NVOCCs, Customs brokers and other transportation intermediaries who seek advanced systems to manage growth, differentiate their service and improve profitability.

Key product lines include web-based and desktop products for supply chain and purchase order management as well as the IES Forwarder Suite for inbound and outbound shipment coordination with added customer visibility. The company also offers comprehensive compliance tools for ocean and air AMS, ISF, Customs entry software, US AES and EIB offerings, Canadian ACE and eManifest Solutions.

IES's product offerings adjust to the changes and complexities inherent when doing business in the global marketplace.

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Logistics software provider, IES, ltd. is named for top industry award.

Midland Park, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/27/2012 -- IES, Ltd., a leading provider of logistics and compliance software solutions, announces that Senior Vice President Kevin Gavin has been named by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine for the prestigious Pros to Know award.

Mr. Gavin was recognized for spearheading IES's eCellerate web-based suite of applications. eCellerate delivers on his vision of helping companies maximize profitability by connecting various supply chain participants into one collaborative tool.

The award is open to individuals from service providers, consultancies, software firms or academia who have helped their clients or the supply chain community at large prepare to meet the significant challenges in the year ahead. The magazine's editorial selection committee culled through more than 350 submissions to find the applicants who best fit the criteria of helping clients meet key challenges facing their supply chains in the years ahead.

Kevin Gavin will be featured in an upcoming issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive print magazine and digital edition and on the Supply & Demand Chain Executive website at SDCExec.com.

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Midland Park, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/23/2012 -- IES, Ltd., a leading provider of transportation software solutions to the global marketplace, today announced that international freight forwarder and logistics provider Fracht has reached another milestone in its global expansion.

Fracht has recently increased the scope of its global presence with the opening of Fracht Canada Freight, Inc. "Our growth is based on leveraging the best technology to deliver more customized services allowing our customers to be more competitive," explains Armin Frey, "IES technology has been critical in supporting our growth and will be vital in our expansion into the Canadian marketplace."

"IES provides Fracht Canada with one central system to book, manage and monitor the complete shipment lifecycle," explains Jason Kohler, Vice President of Sales at of IES, Ltd., "IES is a powerful tool to manage global shipments and automate processes– allowing Fracht to increase efficiency and differentiate its services in North America. We look forward to continued growth with Fracht."

Founded in 1955 in Switzerland, the logistics provider is a major player in the global marketplace. Fracht has recently opened Fracht Canada Freight, Inc. in Vancouver which offers sea freight, air freight, overland, and project shipping services.

About IES, Ltd.
From purchase order to proof of delivery, IES provides web and desktop-based software for dedicated purchase order and supply chain management (SCM). IES also offers a comprehensive, consistent industry approach to guide users through the in-depth information needed to coordinate freight in the international arena.

With offices throughout the United States and in Asia, the suite of IES import and export solutions serves freight forwarders, NVOCCs, Customs brokers and other transportation intermediaries who seek advanced systems to grow their business, differentiate their service and improve profitability. IES's product offerings adjust to the changes and complexities inherent when doing business in the global marketplace.

Please visit http://www.iesltd.com, email sales@iesltd.com or call +1.201.639.5000 for more information.

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