Deringer Announces New Supply Chain Management Tool

SAINT ALBANS, VT, February 17, 2009: A.N. Deringer, Inc., the international logistics service provider, announced the introduction of a new supply chain and purchase order management program. As part of Deringer's suite of online tools, eShipPartner Supply Chain Manager provides customers with complete supply chain visibility from the generation of a purchase order through delivery. The robust tool minimizes disruptions to value chains by facilitating collaboration among key stakeholders including buyers, suppliers, carriers, export and import forwarders, NVOCCs, and Customs house brokers. The features allow users to assign access to various trade partners, send and receive purchase orders electronically through EDI, facilitate payment of freight based on ASN, verify receipt of cargo by carriers, arrange for the delivery of freight, and receive proactive email notification of major shipment milestones. The global visibility achieved through eShipPartner Supply Chain Manager enables users to reduce cycle time, improve customer service, and increase efficiencies.

Director of International Transportation, Bruce Francisco, commented, "Customers using Supply Chain Manager have distinct advantages over the competition. They can be more proactive and plan more effectively, avoiding costly inhibitors like downtime and demurrage." Supply Chain Manager is being offered at different service levels, depending on clients' needs and the complexity of their supply chains.

About Deringer

A.N. Deringer, Inc. is a leading provider of international supply chain solution services including Freight Forwarding, Warehousing & Distribution, Customs Brokerage, Logistics Consulting, Cargo Insurance, Duty Drawback, and Meat Inspection. Deringer combines over 30 US offices with a global agency network to facilitate the movement of cargo throughout the world.