Descartes Systems Group, Waterloo, Ontario, has acquired Belgium-based Dexx, a European customs filing and logistics messaging provider, for about €1.4 million (US$1.9 million). The acquisition adds European customs filing capabilities and expands Descartes’network in Europe.
With anticipated upcoming European Union regulations expected to mandate electronic notification to custom authorities of the contents of a vehicle, aircraft or vessel prior to arrival at the border, we saw an opportunity to play an exciting role in this market by combining our local expertise with Descartes’Global Logistics Network,”said Johan Deckx, president of Dexx.
Descartes provides logistics services and software in a variety of industries, including ground carriers, …
Descartes Buys Belgian Customs Filing Provider
Descartes Systems Group, Waterloo, Ontario, has acquired Belgium-based Dexx, a European customs filing and logistics messaging provider, for about €1.4 million (US$1.9 million). The acquisition adds European customs filing capabilities and expands Descartes’network in Europe.
With anticipated upcoming European Union regulations expected to mandate electronic notification to custom authorities of the contents of a vehicle, aircraft or vessel prior to arrival at the border, we saw an opportunity to play an exciting role in this market by combining our local expertise with Descartes’Global Logistics Network,”said Johan Deckx, president of Dexx.
Descartes provides logistics services and software in a variety of industries, including ground carriers, …
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