Descartes Successfully Launches Automated Manifest Service; To Date 45 Companies Sign-Up for the Descartes Automated Manifest Service to Meet the `24 Hour Rule'.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 25, 2003

The Descartes Systems Group Inc., (Nasdaq:DSGX), (TSX:DSG), a trusted provider of logistics solutions, today announced the success of its ocean manifest messaging offering, the Descartes Automated Manifest Service(TM), in addressing the market need for compliance with the U.S. Customs Service Container Security Initiative (CSI) or '24-Hour Rule'. Since Descartes first began offering the solution in December last year, 45 companies have signed up to use the Descartes Automated Manifest Service to meet their ocean manifest messaging needs.

"Our customers trust us to recognize global trends early on and respond quickly with solutions. The strength of our ocean manifest messaging offering has attracted several leading companies looking for a reliable, trustworthy solution to meet the CSI initiative and it is our goal to continue to help set the standards for the industry," said Manuel Pietra, Descartes' co-chief executive officer and president. "Bringing to market quality solutions that our customers can rely on and that they value to meet their business needs is paramount in the delivery of trusted logistics solutions to the marketplace."

Enterprise Line Agencies Ltd., Kasy Logistics, NNR AirCargo Service, Sinotrans Express and Top Container Lines, Inc. are a few of the many companies that have selected the Descartes Automated Manifest Service for their operations. Commented Toshiko Sato, Terminal Manager, Top Container Lines, Inc., "Descartes' responsiveness in providing an easy-to-use, ocean messaging solution has enabled us to quickly adapt to the new rules of the U.S. Customs Service. Descartes Automated Manifest Service has played a critical role in ensuring our shipments get through U.S. ports without penalty or delays."

Committed to developing solutions that are differentiated and aligned with market opportunities the Descartes Automated Manifest Service leverages Descartes' experience in value-added network services and logistics connectivity. A recognized leader in providing data and rate management services for global cargo shipping, Descartes serves more than 150 non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs), 13 of the top 15 third party logistics (3PL) companies worldwide, and 11 of the top 15 ocean carriers.

About the Descartes Automated Manifest Service

The Descartes Automated Manifest Service enables trading partners, irrespective of their current systems and sophistication of technology, ease of use and messaging services for the CSI initiative. The solution provides a secure and reliable channel for companies to prepare and file manifests electronically with the U.S. Customs Service automated manifest system (AMS).

About Descartes

The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is a trusted provider of logistics management 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.

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