GT Nexus, the leading provider of global logistics and supply chain software announced a corporate expansion strategy to drive growth in the important market for supply chain execution software, starting with the launch of its Enterprise Series 7 product line. A web-hosted technology offering, Enterprise Series 7 features a comprehensive suite of applications to plan, procure, manage, optimize and execute global logistics, multi-modal transportation and supply chain operations, from order point to final delivery, on a single collaborative platform.

GT Nexus also announced that it is establishing a distinct, dedicated brand, GTN - powered by GT Nexus, for its popular ocean transportation portal. This web-based transaction platform -- integrated with multiple ocean carriers representing about 40 percent of global capacity - has grown to include more than 5,000 users worldwide from over 2,000 companies.

Tim Minahan, Vice President of Supply Chain Research at Aberdeen Group, commented, "Enterprise Series 7 is a natural extension of GT Nexus' proven execution and event management capabilities. The enhanced platform offers a single point of command and control for execution, contract management, and performance management activities across global supply chain operations."

Air Freight, Supply Chain Performance Management Products Introduced:

GT Nexus has been long recognized as a provider of software for ocean transportation planning, procurement, management and execution. Enterprise Series 7 marks a major expansion with new products introduced in several areas:

-Air Freight transportation planning, optimization and contract management

-Supply chain performance management and analytics

-Multi-modal freight audit and payment

Products are configured specifically for customers to connect them with all their global supply chain partners, including suppliers, carriers and forwarders.

GTN, the leading ocean transportation transaction portal, will continue to be powered by GT Nexus technology and supported by the company's management, engineering, operations, marketing and product development teams. Launched in April 2001, GTN technology is in its seventh generation of deployment.

"GTN is seeing accelerated adoption in the market, with our user base growing consistently and transactions increasing at a steady clip of about 40 percent every month," said John Urban, GT Nexus President. "Establishing a dedicated brand for the portal will help increase market recognition and enable us to drive continued growth." GT Nexus Enterprise Series 7 is available immediately. To learn more about product logistics and supply chain software solutions, write to info@gtnexus.com or visit www.gtnexus.com.

GTN products enable enterprises and third party logistics providers to optimize and manage the flow of goods and information through a single platform, from order point to final delivery, anywhere around the globe