Global eXchange Services to Provide E-Commerce Solution in Collaboration with the U.S. Customs Service.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

GAITHERSBURG, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2003

U.S. Customs Connect(TM) to Expedite Freight and Security Clearance for U.S.-bound Ships

Global eXchange Services, Inc. (GXS) today announced the availability of U.S. Customs Connect, a hosted service that serves as a communications pass-through for in-bound shipping lines that need to facilitate document exchange with the U.S. Customs Service to comply with Homeland Security initiatives. U.S. Customs Connect increases transaction efficiency by transmitting documents quickly and easily from a variety of data formats, including internationally recognized electronic data interchange (EDI) formats, into U.S. Customs applications, including Automated Manifest Systems (AMS), Automated Export Systems (AES), Electronic Visa Systems (ELVIS) and Customers and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR).

"By using the GXS U.S. Customs Connect service, we did not have to implement the communication infrastructure necessary to electronically transmit documents," said Guihua Luo, Director, General Manager of Shanghai E&P International, Inc. Information Department. "Additionally, the quick ramping process has allowed us to meet the compliance deadline of the 24-Hour Rule."

Enacted by Congress and implemented by the U.S. Customs Service in December 2002, the mandatory 24-Hour Manifest Rule requires that carriers and NVOCCs (non-vessel operating common carriers)--those companies that do not own or operate ships but arrange transport of cargo--electronically submit their manifests 24 hours before containerized cargo is loaded aboard a U.S.-bound vessel at a foreign port. This allows U.S. Customs time to evaluate the security threat risk of cargo containers before they arrive in the U.S. The 24-Hour Rule forces carriers or NVOCCs to transmit manifest information to U.S. Customs in an accurate and timely manner, or face Customs seizures and costly penalties.

"GXS implemented its U.S. Customs Connect service so that importing and exporting trading partners could take advantage of a real-time transaction capability with U.S. Customs," said Derek Yiu, Marketing Director, ASPAC of Global eXchange Services. "GXS' provides audit trails, backup and recovery services, without the need for expensive additional software or Frame Relay circuits."

About Global eXchange Services

Global eXchange Services, Inc. (GXS) 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 more than 35 years experience, GXS provides supply chain services and software to 60% of Fortune 500 companies. GXS is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Md. Call [phone] or visit our Web site at www.gxs.com.

About Shanghai E&P International, Inc.

Shanghai E&P International is authorized by the Shanghai Municipal Government to construct and operate Shanghai Port's integrated logistics information system. It is involved in such key construction projects as port and customs transaction data platforms and the Yangtze tributary container EDI system.

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.