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Exel and Global eXchange Services to Extend RosettaNet Solutions Across Asia Pacific After Successful Electronic Customs Declaration Implementation in The Philippines

Streamlined Customs Export Declaration Process Results in Improved Cycle Times and Operational Cost Savings

MANILA, Philippines--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 6, 2004-- Global eXchange Services (GXS) announced today an agreement with Exel in the Philippines to provide automated export declaration solutions. Exel selected GXS' On-Demand Services for RosettaNet to enable the electronic transmission of export declaration documents between Exel's clients directly with customs agencies. By enhancing such processes, Exel aims to add value to its clients, creating a competitive edge, as well as improving their own efficiencies.
This agreement follows an implementation of the solution with the Philippines Bureau of Customs. Using RosettaNet's XML-based Partner Interface Process(R) (PIP(R)) 3B18 (Shipping Documentation), Exel can electronically submit export information to external parties such as the Philippines Bureau of Customs and the Philippines Economic Zone Authority.

The RosettaNet solution behind the Philippines Bureau of Customs' implementation is being delivered through GXS' distributor, InterCommerce Network Services. InterCommerce has more than 10 years experience in delivering customs-related solutions to the Philippines market.

"We are pleased to see this extended commitment and collaboration by our members, Exel and Global eXchange Services," remarked Steven Yeo, RosettaNet vice president of Asia. "In partnering to deliver critical solutions that help facilitate trade via the expedited movement of goods, we begin to see greater efficiencies around the eCustoms declaration process. By enabling PIP 3B18, manufacturers, along with their freight forwarders and customs brokers, can send secure, Internet-based transactions directly to the Bureau of Customs' Automated Customs Operating System (ACOS), reducing both clearance cycle times and transaction costs."

Through this agreement, GXS and Exel intend to expand their relationship for other RosettaNet-based projects across Exel's operations in the Asia-Pacific region. GXS and Exel have a successful and long-standing relationship in the area of RosettaNet standards deployment.

"Exel is one of the leading logistics providers worldwide. The enablement of electronic customs declaration will help clients expedite the cross-border movement of goods, where reducing delays associated with customs processes can result in significant cost savings," said Mark Khambatta, director and general manager of Exel. "As a pioneer in electronic customs implementations, Exel is committed to supporting efforts to automate and standardize the customs declaration process in the Philippines and elsewhere. We are happy to work with Global eXchange Services and look forward to future collaboration. As our key solutions partner, Global eXchange Services possesses the vision and capabilities to meet current and future needs as our business expands."

Ben Wong, Global eXchange Services' vice president of Asia-Pacific said, "This agreement is yet another milestone in the region. Global eXchange Services is pleased to be working with Exel to further enhance value and help precipitate the integration between logistics companies, manufacturers, freight forwarders and customs brokers."

Commenting on the relationship with Exel, Wong added, "The expansion of the relationship reflects the fact that Global eXchange Services is an industry leader, and Exel recognizes our expertise in this field. Our close relationship is exemplified by our recent collaboration with Exel during the Global RosettaNet Conference 2004 in Singapore. During this event, Exel and Global eXchange Services conducted a highly successful cross-border demonstration of Global eXchange Services' solutions using a single 3B18 PIP - an industry first in Asia, which was previously limited within borders."

About RosettaNet

RosettaNet is a non-profit consortium dedicated to the collaborative development and rapid deployment of open Internet-based business standards that align processes within the global technology trading networks. More than 500 companies, representing more than $1 trillion in annual information technology, electronic components, semiconductor manufacturing and telecommunications revenues, currently participate in RosettaNet's standards development, strategy and implementation activities. Information on the consortium's worldwide activities, including and a complete list of partner companies, is available at www.rosettanet.org. RosettaNet is a subsidiary of the Uniform Code Council, Inc. (UCC).

About Exel

Exel is the global leader in supply chain management, providing customer-focused solutions to a wide range of manufacturing, retail and consumer industries. Exel's comprehensive range of innovative logistics solutions encompasses the entire supply chain from design and consulting through freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services to integrated information management and e-commerce support.

Exel, a UK listed, FTSE 100 company, with turnover of GBP 5.1 billion (US$8.3 billion / EUR 7.4 billion), employs over 74,000 people in 1,600 locations in more than 120 countries worldwide. Exel's customers include over 70% of the world's largest, quoted non-financial companies.

About InterCommerce Network Services

Established in 1987 as a Distributor of Global eXchange Services, InterCommerce has been providing EDI services to more than 500 importers and Customs brokers since the launch of the remote electronic import entry lodgment facility at the Bureau of Customs in 1998. In close collaboration with Customs, InterCommerce continues to align its services with the requirements of the Bureau, as well as with the development in information technology, providing its customers with practical solutions including RosettaNet for the semiconductor and electronics industry, the WebCWS, a web-based declaration system providing transparency in Customs processes to importers, an electronic payment of Customs duties and taxes, and the IC.Logistics and IC.Warehouse for freight forwarders and bonded warehouse operators.

About Global eXchange Services

Global eXchange Services, Inc. operates one of the largest B2B e-commerce networks in the world, managing 1 billion transactions annually for more than 100,000 trading partners. With over 35 years experience, Global eXchange Services provides supply chain services and software to 50 percent of the FORTUNE 500. Global eXchange Services is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD in the U.S., with sales and development offices throughout Europe and Asia-Pacific. For more information visit our Web site at www.gxs.com.

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Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This document includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. These factors include technological developments, customer demand, trading partner participation and network availability.

Contacts


Global eXchange Services, Inc., Gaithersburg
Larry De'Ath, +1 (301)-340-4519
Larry.DeAth@gxs.com
or
Euan Barty Associates Ltd
Rick Allen, +852 2537 8022
Rick@eba.com.hk

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