eShip.com is a business-to-business e-commerce solution providing shippers with the resources to manage their logistics process in real-time. Shippers can lower the cost of managing their logistics operations by as much as 15% by dramatically reducing paperwork and streamlining the way they communicate with their customers and suppliers. eShip.com can help shippers better compete in today's increasingly customer-centric environment by providing accurate, real-time information 24 hours a day on customer shipments.

eShip.com currently provides the following tools for supporting the critical functions of transportation execution: rating, tendering, tracking, freight billing, and performance reporting. The only requirements for users are Internet access and a web browser. The system is currently operational for less than truckload, truckload, parcel, and rail shipments.

One of eShip.com's main strengths is that it is designed to complement and easily integrate with existing transportation management systems with minimal disruption to existing processes. In addition, eShip.com enables information to be exchanged between existing systems in real time, which is mandatory in today's fast-paced, highly competitive environment. The information exchanged with eShip.com is immediately available via a web page on the Internet. This instant accessibility allows logistics partners to view and enter shipment information anytime and anywhere.

The Benefits

• Enhanced customer service
• Real-time shipment information
• Increased availability of information - anywhere, anytime
• Lower customer service costs · Technological advantage over competitors
• Ability to meet partners' EDI requirements