AMAZON SELECTS NEXTLINX TO HELP CLASSIFY PRODUCTS AND DETERMINE LANDED COSTS FOR SHIPMENT TO MORE THAN 40 COUNTRIES
ROCKVILLE, MD - September 23, 2004 - NextLinx Corporation today
announced that Amazon will utilize its real-time global trade content
to help determine landed costs and classify products for shipment to
more than 40 countries. Amazon will use the cost-effective NextLinx
solution to help provide customers in more than 40 countries with
information about the full cost of their orders, including
country-specific duties, taxes, tariffs and licenses, at the time of
checkout. Amazon currently ships to more than 200 countries.
"We chose the NextLinx global trade technology solution because it
allows us to offer customers in more countries the best possible experience," said Michael McKenna, Amazon Vice President for Worldwide Transportation. "We look forward to using NextLinx to help grow our business internationally through these services.">
"We are excited to work with the world pioneer in e-tailing and to
provide its customers with real-time information that will help make their shopping experience even more convenient," said Rajiv Uppal, founder, president, CEO, NextLinx Corporation. "To achieve this, we will be leveraging our content and technology to make this integration cost-effective, accurate, and efficient for Amazon`s purposes.">
Under the terms of the agreement, NextLinx will provide duties, taxes and classification services, check for export and import controls for all products being shipped to or from any country in accordance with regulations set forth by customs and other regulatory authorities, and screen all Amazon shipments against multiple government-issued lists of restricted parties.
About NextLinx
NextLinx Corporation is the leading provider of global trade
management solutions. NextLinx software and Web services solutions
combine global trade business rules and country-specific trade data,
consisting of denied party lists, landed cost components, import and
export controls, and customs duties and documentation for over 120
countries, to help companies reduce the risks and costs associated
with importing and exporting goods across international borders.
NextLinx prestigious list of customers include: Boeing, FedEx, UPS,
ABN AMRO, Cisco Systems, 3Com, Fairchild Semiconductor, Rockwell
Automation, Sotheby`s, Panasonic and VF Corporation. For
additional information, please visit us at www.nextlinx.com.
Amazon Forward-looking Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may differ
significantly from management`s expectations. These forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others,
risks related to potential future losses, significant amount of
indebtedness, competition, commercial agreements and strategic
alliances, seasonality, potential fluctuations in operating results
and rate of growth, foreign exchange rates, management of potential
growth, system interruption, international expansion, consumer trends,
inventory, fulfillment center optimization, limited operating history,
government regulation and taxation, fraud, and new business areas.
More information about factors that potentially could affect
Amazon.com`s financial results is included in Amazon.com`s filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, and all
subsequent filings.
Annika Olsen, Marketing Manager
NextLinx Corp.
(301) 315-4709
annika_olsen@nextlinx.com
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