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For Immediate Release
Merger Announcement: ITS and Xtheta,
join forces through an Exclusive Partnership
in the Logistics Software World

Gig Harbor, Washington, August 11, 2021 - International Trade Systems (ITS), based in Gig Harbor, Washington, a leading provider of Customs Brokerage and Freight Forwarding logistics software solutions, announced today that Xtheta, a logistics software leader in the Customs Brokerage business is merging through an exclusive partnership with ITS. 

This joint venture is a dynamic response to disruptions in worldwide supply chains caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. ITS and Xtheta are confident that their agreement will benefit customers by capitalizing on emerging trends in cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), digitization, automation of processes such as customs clearance and freight forwarding. 

This deal follows ITS's merger momentum with GMS International last year, as well as the recent release of the ITS NxGen Software Platform earlier this year and extensive collaborations with industry experts and mutual customers.

Derek Stevens, Xtheta CEO commented, saying, “With ITS, GMS and Xtheta working together, I know we have the deepest industry knowledge of any company in the Customs Brokerage area. The migration to the ITS NxGen Software Platform offers all of our customers a great user experience while supporting the many changes that are coming in the logistics industry.”

Steve Platman, CEO of ITS and Derek Stevens, CEO of Xtheta envision greater opportunities for fueling growth for their current Customs Brokerage customers. They’re excited about the prospect of bringing on larger logistics companies by working together. An existing customer, Joanne Rabideau, VP of US Operations at Axxess International, commented, “we are very excited by this merger announcement. Migrating to NxGen will be greatly simplified and accelerated by coordinating our resources and the movement of our data."

The merger will focus on modernizing and accelerating growth within their current Customs Brokerage customer base by utilizing ITS’s NxGen Software Platform. ITS NxGen is an innovative, AI, digital powered native-cloud logistics platform that harmonizes the intelligence of digitized data together with workflow and process automation.

Steve Platman, ITS CEO says, “The merger with Xtheta brings together an industry powerhouse CBP approved ACE software vender. Additionally, Derek and team offer a vast array of knowledge and years of experience to lead the modernization of our joint customer move to ITS NxGen Software Platform. This is a huge win for all our customers, future customers and staff.”

ITS’s current management team will remain in place. Platman will continue as CEO of ITS and focus on sales, business development and marketing, while Stevens will focus on technology integrations and customer successes.

In addition, the merger enables both companies to combine their efforts to bring on new Customs Brokerage companies, Freight Forwarders, importers, exporters and other logistics companies with additional technology investments and innovation in industry applications, cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), digitization and automation. Moreover, ITS plans on adding new jobs in client services, technical services and business development.

Longer term, the merger will enable the development of a full AI-driven digital automation transportation management system (TMS).

About ITS

International Trade Systems (ITS) based in Gig Harbor, Washington is a leading provider of Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarder, importer and exporter software solutions. ITS NxGen solution delivers one of the most innovative and easy to use native-cloud digitization & automation logistics software platforms built on a strong foundation based on 30+ years of experience in the industry and providing service to over 3,200 exclusive users.

About Xtheta

Xtheta based in Skippack, PA is a software leader in the U.S. Customs Brokerage industry, which offers a full featured logistics solution. With over 50 years in the industry, Xtheta has used their vast knowledge, expertise, and history in the U.S. Customs industry to deliver technology that helps solve complex logistics execution transactions for any size Customs Broker.

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Dan Cain, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, ITS

Phone: 1-888-861-7227 Ext 21

Email: dan.cain@its4-logistics.com

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Steve Platman
President and CEO

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Scott Rockower
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ITS History

2020

Merged with GMS

2018

Purchase of VelaTrack for Container Tracking

2017

Advanced Dashboards for PGA

2016

Advanced Dashboards for exception tracking

2015

Advanced Dashboards making information at your fingertips a reality

2014

ACE Features including PSC, DIS, and Simplified Entries

2013

ITS launches Web-based system combining Analytics with Form Generation

2004

ITS launches Web-based system combining Analytics with Form Generation

2003

ITS is first to be certified for the Automated Air Manifest system using MQ

2002

ITS launches Web-based system combining Analytics with Form Generation

2001

ITS launches a Warehouse system for Windows

1991

 ITS introduces the first MS Windows ABI application

GMS History

2020

Merged with ITS

2020

Fish & Wildlife integrated into application with filers successfully transmitting in the pilot program

2016

Met requirements for all PGA’s to be integrated

2014

First ACE software provider to have filers transmit FSIS and AMS and top 3 providers for all other PGAs

2012

ACE Certified

2004

Added integrated emailing, faxing, laser form printing

1998

Added G-TRAC

1995

Migrated MQ from dialup to Internet

1993

Re-wrote applications, Rebranded as “International Trade & Electronic Commerce” System or ITEC for short

1980s

Developed a “system” for processing entry/entry summaries. Started to port the application from proprietary hardware to UNIX on Intel based systems. Integrated application to ABI

1975

Company founded

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World Pub

“A special thanks to you and your crew for making my crazy ideas work, you did an amazing job, keep up the good work!"

Frankie, Import Commodity Group

“ITS has provided us with great software and great software support for over 21 years. As a business owner, it is reassuring to know that I can trust with 100% certainty that when I need IT support, ITS is always there."

Golden Globe

“Last night I stayed late and after everyone had left I installed the new update. The process was simple, fast and super convenient. Great Job!"

Sam, Comet Customs Brokers

"What can I say? We can always reach someone at ITS when there is an issue. They're always there!"

Riley Sherman, RSSA

“I just want to let you know how much time you save me on my FDA clearances. We are now spending at least 70% less time to do the FDA."

Mary Fong

“When I went out on my own, ITS made the systems process very easy. They were there through ABI certification and continue to be a valued partner today. If you are looking for a software vendor that cares about your business, you should look to ITS."

World Pub

“A special thanks to you and your crew for making my crazy ideas work, you did an amazing job, keep up the good work!"

Frankie, Import Commodity Group

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