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Waterloo, Ontario — September 11 2008 — Descartes Systems Group, a global on-demand software-as-a-service (SaaS) logistics solutions provider, said it has extended its services with Delta Cargo to support all of Delta Cargo's domestic electronic cargo bookings.

Delta Cargo has selected Descartes' GF-X Exchange and Descartes CargoBooker to extend electronic cargo bookings to all freight forwarders working with Delta Cargo.

"Extending services with Descartes is a natural progression for Delta and a commitment of our brand and service to our customers," said Neel Shah, vice president — Cargo of Delta Cargo. "Descartes GF-X Exchange combined with Descartes CargoBooker provides our customers with the ability to readily access our carrier information and make electronic bookings 24 hours a day, seven days a week, via a simple Web browser with no software installation required."

Vincent Ryan, vice president, Business Development for Descartes, commented: "Delta Cargo is a global carrier with a long and established brand in air cargo. Enhancing their electronic cargo bookings services to freight forwarders of all sizes shows their commitment to servicing their customers."

Descartes GF-X Exchange is one of the largest electronic information and reservation systems in the airfreight industry. Airfreight carriers can distribute real-time product, routing, capacity and rate information to their forwarders worldwide. Descartes CargoBooker is a bookings service that enables small- and mid-sized freight forwarders to make bookings direct with Delta Cargo. Airfreight forwarders can access carrier information, make electronic bookings and track shipments via a Web browser.

Descartes GF-X Exchange and CargoBooker are part of the Descartes Global Logistics Network (GLN), which enables transportation providers to connect to their trading partners and exchange information. The Descartes GLN is designed to help companies better manage their logistics shipment management process, track inventory, meet regulatory requirements, optimize fleet performance and communicate with their logistics partners.