WATERLOO, Ontario, Nov. 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global
leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that low-cost airline Norwegian is using Descartes’
cloud-based Global Air Messaging Gateway solution to help standardize and automate electronic air cargo communication with its
customer base of freight forwarders and other trading partners.
“Our rapid global expansion requires Norwegian Cargo to better engage with the wider air cargo community that can benefit from
using the bellyholds of our expanding 787 Dreamliner fleet,” said Bjørn Erik Barman-Jenssen, Head of Cargo at Norwegian.
“Descartes’ Global Air Messaging Gateway will streamline information and provide Norwegian Cargo with an effective air cargo
communications platform that will help us manage shipments more efficiently as we continue our growth. This solution will also
raise awareness of Norwegian Cargo’s capabilities among freight forwarders and will ensure that our customers, potential clients
and the entire air cargo community can easily engage with us.”
Descartes' Global Air Messaging Gateway helps carriers automate connectivity to trading partners, monitor shipment status in
real-time, and communicate timely status updates to both forwarders and consignees. The solution uses Descartes' cloud-based Global
Logistics Network™ (Descartes GLN™), an industry leading solution for multimodal, real-time electronic data exchange. The Descartes
GLN also contains a wide array of value-added logistics services that span the entire shipment management process from contract
management to cargo bookings, shipment tracking, and security and trade compliance filings, and more.
"We're pleased to help Norwegian create more efficient cargo operations and higher levels of customer satisfaction by automating
communications with its growing customer base," said Jan Markill, EMEA Sales Director at Descartes. "For over 20 years, we’ve been
helping the air freight industry replace slow, paper-based practices with more efficient electronic ones. In an industry
characterized by a constant need to innovate, we have an extensive range of technology solutions that can help carriers reduce
costs and take customer service to new heights.”
About Norwegian
Norwegian is Europe’s third largest low-cost carrier, carrying 30 million passengers annually to
more than 150 global destinations. Norwegian has been voted the Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline for two consecutive years at the
renowned SkyTrax Awards, and Europe’s Best Low-Cost Airline for four consecutive years.
About Descartes Systems Group
Descartes (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) 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. 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; access global trade data; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and complete
numerous other logistics processes by participating in the world's largest, collaborative multimodal logistics community. Our
headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners around the world. Learn more at www.descartes.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Global Media Contact
Descartes
Mavi
Silveira
Tel: +1(800) 419-8495 ext.
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msilveira@descartes.com
Norwegian
Chase Burns
+44 (0)203 8746 103
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