Outsourced Logistics

Kewill and Deringer Achieve Another Industry-First  April 13, 2009 - Chelmsford, MA. - Kewill (LSE: KWL), a leading provider of solutions that simplify global trade and logistics , today announced that A.N. Deringer, Inc., one of the largest, privately held Customs Brokers in North America, is the first to have filed a Customs Entry through US Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), using  Kewill’s innovative solution. Kewill’s automated solution accelerates the clearance process of imports by facilitating the submission of Entry Summary data directly through ACE.   This new technology provides Deringer with a distinct competitive advantage by allowing them to meet the evolving requirements of CBP and the needs of clients.  Jake Holzscheiter, President and CEO of Deringer commented, “In our 90 years, Deringer has been a pioneer for many Customs initiatives, and having Kewill as a strategic partner allows us to continue this heritage.   As an early adopter of entry data filing through ACE, Deringer reaffirms its commitment to helping importers better manage their regulatory compliance.”   

Those filing entries through ACE will reap immediate benefits including the ability to electronically review and respond to CBP’s CF28s, CF29s, and marking notices through the importers own ACE portal.  Importers will also have the option of attaching an electronic file containing supplemental materials and using the ACE portal to track the status of their submissions, ensuring CBP has received the requested documentation.

  “Being a Trade Ambassador and working closely with CBP for 5 years, has provided Kewill with visibility into the latest initiatives so we can continue to invest and provide leadership in the standards to the importing community,” said Celeste Catano, Kewill’s principal business analyst and the Trade Co-Chair of the Trade Support Network (TSN) Transition Committee.  “The deployment of the first release of the Entry Summary processing delivers many changes into the hands of the filers.  This release will be a benchmark to measure future successes with ACE as this lays the groundwork for the functional requirements anticipated over the next few years.”  

Other Industry Firsts for A.N. Deringer, Inc. include:

• Earned one of the first Customs Brokerage Licenses (US Customs Brokerage License #22)


• Obtained one of the first ISO 9001 certifications in the industry


• Received the first national permit for Customs brokerage


• Pilot broker for CBP’s Broker Account Management Program


• Worked closely with CBP during the test phase of eManifest and was the first company to submit an eManifest on a carrier’s behalf


• First to submit ACE entry

 Kewill First to Implement Major Customs Initiatives, including:

• 1985 – ABI


• 1996 – AES


• 1999 – Recon


• 2003 – FAST


• 2009 - ACE

About Deringer

Customer care, service excellence, and a firm commitment to Customs compliance illustrate the differences that have led to Deringer’s success as a leading logistics provider for more than 89 years.  Deringer’s turnkey logistics services include Customs brokerage, international freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution, cargo insurance, and consulting.  With over 30 offices strategically located at northern border and air/vessel ports throughout the United States, and a strong network of international agents, Deringer helps companies optimize efficiencies in their supply chain.  For more information, please visit www.anderinger.com .  

About Kewill plc 

Kewill delivers solutions that simplify global trade and logistics.  Global businesses face ever increasing complexity across their supply chains including decisions on sourcing, customs, compliance, transportation, storage, finance, visibility and connectivity.  Inefficiency in any of these areas will lead to supply chain delays and result in increased costs.  Kewill has a suite of software solutions that significantly simplify the management of the most complex global supply chains for enterprises and logistics service providers.   With over 35 years experience in global trade management and logistics, and over 600 employees worldwide, Kewill is a long-time innovator of solutions for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, freight forwarders, transport companies, customs brokers, 3PL’s and 4PL’s, as well as other related institutions involved in financing and underwriting global trade such as banks and insurance providers. Kewill’s solutions are in daily use by more than 40,000 users worldwide and our global customer base which entrusts us with the management of their supply networks includes divisions of 3M, Bayer, Caterpillar, DHL, FedEx, Ford, General Electric, General Motors, H.J. Heinz, Kimberley-Clark, Kraft, Levi Strauss, Mazda, Nestlé, Nike, Palm, Procter & Gamble, Smith & Nephew, Sony, TNT, Unilever, UPS, Vodafone, Yamaha, Xerox.  www.kewill.com