Descartes Offers Seminar In Hong Kong On U.S. Customs Container Security Initiative.Business Editors HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 2002 Provides insight on solutions available for compliance with new CSI CSI Crime Scene Investigator CSI CompuServe, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems Inc. (Boca Raton, FL) CSI Crime Scene Investigation (CBS TV show) CSI Christian Schools International regulations The Descartes Systems Group Inc., (Nasdaq:DSGX DSGX Dynamic Sound Generator Xtra (Sony) DSGX Dynamic Sound Generator Extra )(TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :DSG DSG Direct Shift Gearbox (Audi) DSG Dosage DSG Deputy Secretary General DSG Dressing DSG Designate DSG Desmoglein DSG Duke Student Government (Duke University) ), a trusted provider of logistics solutions, today announced that the company will hold a free seminar on December 18, 2002 in Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. to educate the shipper and carrier community on the tools available to comply with new U.S. Customs Container Security (CSI) regulations. Beginning February 1, 2003 new CSI regulations will take affect requiring maritime cargo manifests for all U.S.-bound goods to be electronically filed 24 hours before a vessel leaves port. Designed to educate NVOCCs (Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier) about the new regulations and Descartes (DSG) solutions, over 100 attendees are expected to attend the seminar hosted by DSG. Being held at the City University of Hong Kong The university has a community of more than 12,000 undergraduates and 6,000 postgraduates. International students account for around 5% of the student population. The official language of instruction is English. , the three-hour seminar will begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 and will provide attendees with an opportunity to meet one-on-one with DSG experts and learn more about how DSG solutions can assist shippers and carriers in complying with the new regulatory measures. Additional details on the seminar can be found at www.descartes.com/descartes_events/asiapac_seminars. As initial response to the event has been overwhelming, interested participants are encouraged to register in advance with Marci Girard in DSG's Hong Kong office at +852 2111 9388 or mgirard@descartes.com. About Descartes The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is a trusted provider of logistics management Logistics Management is that part of Supply Chain Management that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective, forward, and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet technology. In more than 60 countries Descartes' leading logistics solutions drive operational efficiency, enhance customer responsiveness and improve precision in purchasing for global organizations. For more information, visit www.descartes.com. All registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this release are the property of their respective owners. |
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