Transportation Software Provider IES, Ltd. Supports the NY/NJFFBA and 2010 Person of the Year, Richard M. Larrabee

Midland Park, NJ, January 27, 2010 --(PR.com)-- This year, the organization will honor the 2010 Person of the Year, Mr. Richard M. Larrabee, Director of the Port Commerce Department at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Mr. Larrabee has been managing a multi-billion dollar port redevelopment program at the Port of New York and New Jersey. When completed, the program will help the port accommodate future growth that is projected to double over the next decade and even quadruple by the year 2040. IES has supported the organization for many years and is proud to show its continued support of Mr. Larabee and the NY/NJFFBA. For more information about the event and the New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders & Brokers Association, visit http://www.nynjforwarders-brokers.org.

The event is strategically timed to take place right on the heels of the closely watched Importer Security Filing (ISF) Ruling that requires additional data elements for US-bound ocean shipments. From the beginning, IES has positioned itself as one of the foremost technology innovators in the field of ISF 10+2, providing the E-Cellerate Solution for ISF Compliance. The software company was one of the first software providers out the door with an ISF Solution, having been hand-picked by CBP to take part in a pilot program.

About IES, Ltd.

With offices in the US and in Hong Kong, IES, Ltd. is one of the largest logistics software companies in North America. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, IES software solutions serve Freight Forwarders, Customs brokers, NVOCC’s and other transportation intermediaries. IES’s product offerings adjust to the changes inherent when doing business in the global arena. As a result, the suite of IES solutions are among the most customizable and adaptable in the industry. For more information about the suite of IES Software Solutions, visit http://www.iesltd.com, email sales@iesltd.comor call 201-639-5000.

About the NY/NJFFBA

The New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders & Brokers Association, Inc. is one of the oldest transportation related organizations in the United States. Founded in 1917, the association provides information on issues and developments important to its members; serves as a voice for the Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage and OTI communities in policy and regulation decision-making; and advocates the best interests of the group as a whole.

The organization’s goals are achieved by monitoring pertinent commercial and governmental activities and facilitating discussions of their impact on the international trade community. In addition, the association holds seminars, formulates policy views, conducts public relations and public affairs activities and provides legal platforms to ensure united action on behalf of the members. The membership is made up of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (Foreign Freight Forwarders and NVOCC's) licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission and Customs Brokers licensed by the Customs and Border Protection / Department of Homeland Security.

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