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Lifetime Achievement recipient announced at Van Line Summit & Awards Gala Wheaton World Wide Moving driver among best in moving industry

Wheaton World Wide Moving

Wheaton World Wide Moving held its third annual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala on Thursday, March 3, during which Wheaton Vice President of Operations Ron Borkowski announced Martin “Marty” Sopko as the winner of the van line’s 2022 Lifetime Achievement award. Growing up in the household goods moving business around his father taught Sopko to employ discipline and strive for excellence during every move. He has driven for Wheaton since 1970 via his family’s business, Sopko Moving & Storage of Mannville, N.J., which has been an interstate agent for Wheaton since 1957. “You won’t find this gentleman boasting on himself,” Borkowski said. “That’s not his style. He has that unassuming, helpful personality that customers love.” For fifty-plus years, Wheaton customers have been the benefactors of Sopko’s steady, superior service. “My goal is simple,” Sopko said. “Always do the best I can to ensure we end up with a happy customer. Keep them coming back.” That mindset has earned him countless Wheaton Driver of the Month awards in addition to being named Wheaton’s Driver of the Year in 2004. Sopko has moved countless VIPs for Johnson & Johnson, including a former CEO three times. His hard work and quality service over the many years have no doubt earned Wheaton untold repeat and referral customers. He is a valuable member of the Wheaton team and is highly deserving of the Lifetime Achievement award. About Wheaton World Wide Moving The Wheaton Group is one of the world's most highly regarded providers of transportation services. The van line owns five household goods relocation brands, Wheaton World Wide Moving, Bekins Van Lines, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines, Arpin Van Lines and Clark & Reid. The van line is the fourth largest household goods carrier. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., through its brands Wheaton offers private and corporate domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. The United States military is one of the company’s largest customers. The van line is partner to 400 Wheaton, Bekins, Stevens, Arpin and Clark & Reid agents nationwide. To learn more, visit www.bekins.com/why-bekins/partners. ### Contact Details Jaymie Shook +1 317-518-1059 jaymie_shook@wvlcorp.com Company Website https://www.wheatonworldwide.com/

March 17, 2022 06:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Yolo Transfer Awarded Agent of the Year

Stevens Worldwide Van Lines

Yolo Transfer of Woodland, Calif., was awarded 2021 Stevens Worldwide Van Lines Agent of the Year Thursday, March 3 at Stevens Worldwide’s third annual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala. The award is given to the top interstate agent for Stevens Worldwide Van Lines that exemplifies putting customers first and the characteristics of quality, professionalism, empathy for customers, fellow agents, drivers and van line employees. Owner/President Josh Tracy acquired Yolo Transfer in 2011, and the company joined Stevens in 2016. The Wheaton Group acquired Stevens Worldwide Van Lines in 2019, with Yolo Transfer continuing to act as a Stevens agent. In 2022, the van line has transitioned the California moving company to become an agent for another of its brands, Bekins Van Lines, so Yolo has the privilege of being the final Stevens Agent of the Year in the van line’s history. “Yolo Transfer has been a terrific partner to our van line network,” said Mark Kirschner, CEO of The Wheaton Group. “The agency consistently provides a great customer experience the whole way through the moving process, which is why we’re proud to call Yolo Transfer our 2021 agent of the year.” Yolo Transfer earned the Agent of the Month distinction in June 2021, the agency’s third Agent of the Month award. Other recent awards include the 2021 Spire award, the 2021 Bronze Hauling award and the 2021 Bronze Sales award. The Yolo Transfer team can be reached online at www.yolotransfermovingandstorage.com, via phone at (530) 668-1007 or in person at 524 Main St., Suite 207, Woodland, CA 95695. About Stevens Worldwide Van Lines The Wheaton Group is one of the world's most highly regarded providers of transportation services. The van line owns five household goods relocation brands, Wheaton World Wide Moving, Bekins Van Lines, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines, Arpin Van Lines and Clark & Reid. The van line is the fourth largest household goods carrier. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., through its brands Wheaton offers private and corporate domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. The United States military is one of the company’s largest customers. The van line is partner to 400 Wheaton, Bekins, Stevens, Arpin and Clark & Reid agents nationwide. To learn more, visit www.stevensworldwide.com/why-stevens/partners. Contact Details Stevens Worldwide Van Lines Jaymie Shook +1 317-518-1059 jaymie_shook@wvlcorp.com Company Website https://www.stevensworldwide.com

March 17, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc., awarded Agent of the Year

Bekins Van Lines

Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc., was awarded 2021 Bekins Van Lines Agent of the Year Thursday, March 3 at Bekins’ third annual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala. The award is given to the top interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines that exemplifies putting customers first and the characteristics of quality, professionalism, empathy for customers, fellow agents, drivers and van line employees. Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc., has been a Bekins agent since 1997. Headquartered in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., the agency group has 14 locations in the U.S., serving major markets in Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia. More than 40 years ago, agency owner David Caruso took over his family business, which consisted of a single location in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and through the years grew the company by acquiring other moving and storage companies to make Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc., the international transportation company it is today. President Scott Harvey shares Caruso’s entrepreneurial spirit, pushing his workforce to do more, better, but always with an eye on providing excellent customer service. “We’re talking about an agent that represents the Bekins brand proudly and enthusiastically,” said Mark Kirschner, CEO of Bekins Van Lines. “We’re proud to call our longtime partner, Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc., our 2021 agent of the year.” Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc., earned the Agent of the Month distinction in November 2021. Other recent awards include the 2021 Platinum Hauling award and the 2021 Platinum Sales award. In addition, 7 of the agency's salespeople earned their individual places in the 2021 Achievers Club; 1 of the group’s salespeople reached the 2021 Leaders Club; and 2 representatives of the company achieved the highest individual sales ranking for the network, earning their places in the 2021 Presidents Club. The Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc., team can be reached at any of its 14 locations and online at www.mybekins.com: Arizona 3901 W. Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009; (602) 443-2850 4101 E. Columbia St, Tucson, AZ 85714; (520) 790-4601 California 20525 Nordhoff #58, Chatsworth, CA 91311; (818) 407-9900 2025 Gillespie Way, El Cajon, CA 92020; (619) 873-1040 5481 Brisa St., Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 373-0512 12610 Shoemaker Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670; (562) 356-9460 Florida 7357 Merchant Ct, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240; (941) 584-9070 2481 Principal Row, Orlando, FL 32837; (407) 635-8591 Nevada 4210 Sobb Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89118; (702) 798-5561 North Carolina 106 B US Hwy 117 South, Goldsboro, NC 27530; (919) 432-3000 Pennsylvania 4 Cave Hill Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013; (717) 249-9933 125 Stewart Rd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706; (570) 821-6112 Virginia 3813 Cook Blvd, Ste 104, Chesapeake, VA 23323; (757) 466-9351 15111 Farm Creek Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22191; (703) 491-1512 About Bekins Van Lines The Wheaton Group is one of the world's most highly regarded providers of transportation services. The van line owns five household goods relocation brands, Wheaton World Wide Moving, Bekins Van Lines, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines, Arpin Van Lines and Clark & Reid. The van line is the fourth largest household goods carrier. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., through its brands Wheaton offers private and corporate domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. The United States military is one of the company’s largest customers. The van line is partner to 400 Wheaton, Bekins, Stevens, Arpin and Clark & Reid agents nationwide. To learn more, visit www.bekins.com/why-bekins/partners. ### Contact Details Jaymie Shook +1 317-558-0728 jaymie_shook@wvlcorp.com

March 16, 2022 02:33 PM Central Daylight Time

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Olympia Moving & Storage awarded Agent of the Year

Wheaton World Wide Moving

Olympia Moving & Storage was awarded the 2021 Wheaton World Wide Moving Agent of the Year Thursday, March 3 at Wheaton's third annual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala. The award is given to the top interstate agent for Wheaton Worldwide Moving that exemplifies putting customers first and the characteristics of quality, professionalism, empathy for customers, fellow agents, drivers and van line employees. The 2021 award marks the first time a Wheaton agent has earned the Agent of the Year award for the third time. An agent for Wheaton since 1996, Olympia Moving & Storage was previously recognized as Wheaton’s Agent of the Year in 2007 and in 2013. Michael Gilmartin founded his moving and storage company in 1993 in Boston with two trucks and a small crew. The agency now has more than 300 employees and four locations in Boston, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Austin. “Michael’s team is innovative, always willing to change its model for forward growth, while showing an unrelenting commitment to the customer experience,” said Mark Kirschner, CEO of Wheaton World Wide Moving. “We’re proud to call Olympia Moving & Storage our 2021 agent of the year.” Olympia Moving & Storage earned the Agent of the Month distinction in May 2021. Other recent awards include the 2021 Spire award for customer service, awarded to the D.C.-area location, and the 2021 Top 10 National Accounts award, the 2021 Gold Hauling award and the 2021 Gold Sales award, won by the Olympia Moving & Storage agency group. The Olympia Moving & Storage team can be reached toll-free at (800) 222-4744, online at www.olympiamoving.com, and at any of its four locations: Boston: 17 Bridge St., Watertown, MA 02472; (617) 926-5555 Washington D.C.:4814 Frolich Ln., Hyattsville, MD 20781; (703) 566-4391 Philadelphia: 66 Friars Blvd., Thorofare, NJ 08086; (610) 951-6090 Austin: 15601 Long Vista Dr., Austin, TX 78728; (512) 837-8296 About Wheaton World Wide Moving The Wheaton Group is one of the world's most highly regarded providers of transportation services. The van line owns five household goods relocation brands, Wheaton World Wide Moving, Bekins Van Lines, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines, Arpin Van Lines and Clark & Reid. The van line is the fourth largest household goods carrier. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., through its brands Wheaton offers private and corporate domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. The United States military is one of the company’s largest customers. The van line is partner to 400 Wheaton, Bekins, Stevens, Arpin and Clark & Reid agents nationwide. To learn more, visit www.wheatonworldwide.com/why-wheaton/partners. Contact Details Jaymie Shook +1 317-518-1059 jaymie_shook@wvlcorp.com Company Website https://www.wheatonworldwide.com/

March 16, 2022 02:00 PM Central Daylight Time

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VinFast and NAS Academy welcome more than 5,000 candidates for ‘Go Boundless’ contest

Vingroup

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 16 March 2022 - The 'Go Boundless' Contest, held by VinFast and Nas Academy, received over 5,000 applications from around the world after only three weeks. This far exceeds expectations, affirming the strong interests of young talents in the green and environmentally friendly transportation trend. The 'Go Boundless' video contest officially began on February 17, 2022. As of March 9, 2022, VinFast and Nas Academy received an astounding 5,139 applications from 156 countries. The US, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Nigeria account for approximately 50% of the applicants. Of the 5,000+ applications, hundreds of videos have already been submitted with unique ideas showcasing an appreciation for the sustainable electric mobility trend that VinFast is accelerating globally. VinFast and Nas Academy are hopeful in the bold inspiration for society's creativity and progress towards adopting cleaner renewable sources of energy and applying environmentally friendly mobility solutions. In addition to receiving an all-expense-paid trip to Vietnam to compete for the Grand Prize, the top ten candidates from the first round will also receive a $2,000 cash prize. The final winner of the 'Go Boundless' challenge will receive a $30,000 cash Grand Prize. About the contest, Mr. Nuseir Yassin, CEO and Founder of Nas Academy, shared: "We are extremely excited with the huge interest coming from our young talents. Going boundless together, we, the future content creators, will inspire and make a significant impact on the green revolution." Ms. Le Thi Thu Thuy, Vingroup Vice Chairwoman and VinFast Global CEO, stated: "The great resonance coming from across the globe to the contest give VinFast motivation to continue its mission of driving the movement of the global electrified mobility revolution. We are so grateful to welcome thousands of wonderful talents on this journey towards a greener, safer, and more efficient tomorrow for all." Creating the video is undoubtedly an exciting challenge as it requires creativity, storytelling, and an understanding of the importance of sustainable mobility. Valid entries must be 1-3 minutes in length and attempt to inspire audiences to switch from gasoline-powered cars to electric vehicles with at least one compelling reason. Entries also must satisfy stringent audio, lighting, and language (English) requirements. Deeply motivated by this resonance, VinFast and Nas Academy have decided to carry this momentum until March 25, 2022, to welcome more talents to the contest. Candidates can register for the contest and learn more on the website: https://nasacademy.com/vinfast 'GO BOUNDLESS' VIDEO CONTEST The 'Go Boundless' video contest has two rounds. In the first round, candidates create and publish 1-3-minute-long videos to inspire audiences to switch from gasoline-powered cars to electric vehicles. Applicants who submitted the top ten entries will be invited on a fully paid trip to Vietnam to create one more video to compete for the Grand Prize. About the prize scheme, creators of the first 1,000 qualified videos will be awarded a USD $100 each cash prize and a $200 reservation payment for a VF 8 or VF 9. Each e-voucher has a payment value of $3,000 towards a VF 8 or $5,000 towards a VF 9 and other exclusive benefits for VinFirst's members. After the first round, the top ten candidates from the first round will also receive a $2,000 cash prize and an all-expense-paid trip to Vietnam to compete for the Grand Prize. The final winner of the Go Boundless challenge will receive a $30,000 cash Grand Prize. As part of the contest, two seminars about brand inspiration delivered by VinFast experts and three Q&A sessions for consultation with Nas Academy experts will also be organized. About VinFast VinFast - a member of Vingroup – envisioned to drive the movement of global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with globally leading scalability that boasts up to 90% automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam.Strongly committed to the mission for a sustainable future for everyone, VinFast constantly innovates to bring high-quality products, advanced smart services, seamless customer experiences, and pricing strategy for all to inspire global customers to jointly create a future of smart mobility and a sustainable planet. Learn more at: https://vinfastauto.com. #VinFast About Vingroup Established in 1993, Vingroup is one of the leading private conglomerates in the region, with a total capitalization of $35 billion USD from three publicly traded companies (as of November 4, 2021). Vingroup currently focuses on three main areas: Technology and Industry, Services and Social Enterprise. Find out more at: https://www.vingroup.net/en. #Vingroup About Nas Academy Nas Academy is the world's first creator school for the skills of the future. Headquartered in Singapore, Nas Academy raised $11 million Series A led by Lightspeed Venture Partners to help creators build their own academies through cohort-based learning experiences. Motivated by the mission to empower content creators on the internet, Nas Academy has worked with over 100 creators to productize their knowledge, making education accessible to over 200,000 students across 160 countries.Nas Academy has partnered with some of the world's leading companies to train, upskill, and tap into the creator economy for sustainable brand advocacy on social media – through corporate workshops, fellowships and other training programs. Contact Details Vingroup v.nammh@vingroup.net Company Website https://www.vingroup.net/en

March 16, 2022 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Envision AESC and Mercedes-Benz announce new battery partnership

Envision AESC

TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 16 March 2022 - Envision AESC, world-leading battery producer, announces a new partnership with Mercedes-Benz as the luxury automotive brand gets ready to go all electric. Under the new agreement, Envision AESC will supply high-performance battery cell modules to support end to end production of all-electric Mercedes-EQ vehicles in Alabama. Envision AESC’s new state-of-the-art battery facility will be powered by net zero carbon energy and offer world-leading digital automation when operational in 2025. Lei Zhang, Executive Chairman, Envision AESC, said: “We are pleased to partner with Mercedes-Benz to provide high-performance battery cell modules for its new Mercedes-EQ vehicles produced in the US. This marks a significant step forward in our company’s mission to be a leading technology partner to support the global transition to carbon neutral transportation. Our planned investment in a new Gigafactory will form part of an ecosystem in the region, aimed at growing the local supply chain and developing the whole life cycle opportunities of batteries. Our ambition is to develop advanced technology, future innovations and integrated net zero solutions.” The new Envision AESC Gigafactory in the US follows confirmation in 2021 of plans to build Gigafactory’s in France, Japan and the UK. Envision aims to have 300GWh+ capacity by 2030, powered by net-zero energy. About Envision AESC: Envision AESC is a world-leading battery technology company committed to research, development, design, manufacturing and sales of power batteries and energy storage batteries. Envision AESC has 2,500 employees and production plants in Japan, the US, the UK, China and France. For the past 11 years, Envision AESC has produced power batteries for more than 600,000 electric vehicles in 44 countries, achieving a record of ‘zero critical battery malfunction’. In June 2021, Envision AESC was again named ‘Global Tier 1 Battery Companies’ by Benchmark, a leading UK-based lithium-ion battery supply chain research organization. The company invests heavily in next-generation technology to drive innovation and collaborates with its strategic partners to deliver excellent products with high performance, high safety credentials and high efficiency. Its teams work to continuously improve the company’s global leadership in product development, quality and sustainable processes. Find out more at https://www.envision-aesc.com/en/ #EnvisionAESC Contact Details Lauren Flanagan, Senior Director Communications +44 7379 340101 lauren.flanagan@envision-energy.com

March 16, 2022 12:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Cooper Standard Named as One of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies for the Third Consecutive Year by Ethisphere

Cooper Standard Holdings Inc.

Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) is pleased to announce that it has once again been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies. This is the third time Cooper Standard has been recognized since 2020 and is one of only six honorees in the automotive industry. In 2022, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 22 countries and 45 industries. “At Cooper Standard, our culture, employees and adherence to our core values have earned us a reputation for honest, ethical and responsible business practices,” said Jeffrey Edwards, chairman and CEO, Cooper Standard. “Being recognized by Ethisphere with this prestigious honor for a third time is a testament to our continued commitment to upholding our core value of ‘Integrity Always’ throughout the Company.” “Today, business leaders face their greatest mandate yet to be ethical, accountable, and trusted to drive positive change,” said Ethisphere CEO, Timothy Erblich. “We continue to be inspired by the World’s Most Ethical Companies honorees and their dedication to integrity, sustainability, governance, and community. Congratulations to Cooper Standard for earning the World’s Most Ethical Companies designation.” Methodology & Scoring Grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, the World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment process includes more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity, and initiatives to support a strong value chain. The process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify the leading practices of organizations across industries and around the globe. Honorees The full list of the 2022 World's Most Ethical Companies can be found at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees. About Cooper Standard Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich., with locations in 21 countries, is a leading global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components. Utilizing our materials science and manufacturing expertise, we create innovative and sustainable engineered solutions for diverse transportation and industrial markets. Cooper Standard's approximately 23,000 employees are at the heart of our success, continuously improving our business and surrounding communities. Learn more at www.cooperstandard.com or follow us on Twitter @CooperStandard. About Ethisphere Ethisphere ® is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust and business success. Ethisphere has deep expertise in measuring and defining core ethics standards using data-driven insights that help companies enhance corporate character and measure and improve culture. Ethisphere honors superior achievement through its World’s Most Ethical Companies recognition program and provides a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA). More information about Ethisphere can be found at: https://ethisphere.com. ### CPS_G Contact Details Cooper Standard Chris Andrews +1 248-596-6217 candrews@cooperstandard.com Ethisphere Anne Walker Anne.Walker@Ethisphere.com Company Website http://www.cooperstandard.com/

March 15, 2022 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Industrial Defender Opens European Office in the Netherlands to Meet Increasing Global Demand for OT Cybersecurity

Industrial Defender

Industrial Defender, the leader in OT cybersecurity, today announced its expansion into Europe to meet increasing demands for industrial security in the region. Their new office, located in the Netherlands, will service a variety of critical industries across the entire EMEA region, including utilities, oil & gas, manufacturing, rail, maritime and water companies. “The desire for OT cybersecurity solutions in Europe has grown tremendously over the past few years, and we’re committed to providing a local team on the ground to meet this increasing demand,” said Dario Lobozzo, Managing Director EMEA. “This expansion ensures that our growing customer base in the region has access to the resources they need to run a successful ICS cybersecurity program.” As part of its effort to help European companies reach their highest level of cyber resilience possible during this time of escalating cyberthreats, Industrial Defender is offering critical infrastructure companies in region a complimentary OT cybersecurity strategy review through the end of March. The company is also actively hiring additional cybersecurity professionals in Europe. Interested candidates can explore open positions here: https://www.industrialdefender.com/careers/ To learn more about Industrial Defender’s European presence or to request a complimentary OT cybersecurity strategy review, reach out at https://www.industrialdefender.com/speak-with-an-ot-security-architect/. About Industrial Defender Since 2006, Industrial Defender has been solving the challenge of safely collecting, monitoring, and managing OT asset data at scale, while providing cross-functional teams with a unified view of security. Their specialized solution is tailored to complex industrial control system environments by engineers with decades of hands-on OT experience. Easy integrations into the broader security and enterprise ecosystem empower IT teams with the same visibility, access, and situational awareness that they’re accustomed to on corporate networks. Learn more at www.industrialdefender.com. Contact Details Industrial Defender Erin Anderson +1 617-675-4206 eanderson@industrialdefender.com Company Website https://www.industrialdefender.com

March 08, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Blockchain Blockbuster - Egyptian Government Extends Ground-Breaking Customs Project with CargoX

CargoX

CargoX, the global blockchain company leading the world on the digital transfer of trade documents, has announced a long-term extension to its disruptive agreement with the Egyptian government to accelerate the digital transformation of Egypt's trade flows with the world. The public-private partnership Misr Technology Services (MTS) - 80% owned by the Egyptian government - authorized CargoX as its blockchain document transfer gateway service provider for the country’s official NAFEZA single-window trade platform in March last year. Designed to bring trust and transparency to a digital trade environment, systemize Egyptian trade documents and information flow with companies around the world, the NAFEZA solution integrates the CargoX platform for Blockchain Document Transfer (BDT). Usage of the system became mandatory in Egyptian ports on October 1 last year. Since its implementation, the project has surpassed all expectations with CargoX’s blockchain solution already used to seamlessly and safely transfer more than 1,100,000 actual trade and finance documents for more than 75,000 customers. NAFEZA’s triumph has made CargoX the fastest-growing blockchain platform in the logistics industry. It represents one of the most compelling cases for the adoption of the blockchain as a critical tool for streamlining global trade and commerce. Underpinning CargoX’s remarkable success story is some game-changing time and cost-savings for the Egyptian government, importers, and foreign exporters doing business in Egypt. Benefits resulting for users from the adoption of blockchain technology include increased transparency, the elimination of red tape, and a reduction in the average cargo release time from 29 days to 9 days with a notable reduction in container demurrage and storage fees. Compliance costs for shippers have also been slashed from more than USD$600 to USD$165, or less as a consequence of the move onto the blockchain. As part of the extended agreement, the NAFEZA project will now be rolled out to include air cargo and encompass a total number of 30 sites including airports, seaports, dry ports, border posts, free zones, and bonded warehouses. NAFEZA has so far been adopted by more than 32,000 importers, 20,000 exporters, 2,200 brokers, 300 shipping agencies & freight forwarders, as well as more than 74,000 foreign exporters. The system currently handles 12,000 transactions a day. “The use of the platform in the public sector is a revolutionary step for global maritime shipping - and our partners will be forever inscribed in the ledger of history,” said Stefan Kukman, Founder & CEO, CargoX. “We are constantly working on providing great value, confidentiality, transparency, and immutability to our customers and our partners - and we base that value on building digital trust in global trade.” Immediate benefits for the Egyptian government include integrating 26 government bodies associated with cargo clearance, establishing a reliable national data warehouse with high-quality data used to drive the decision-making process for the ministry of finance, trade & industry, transport, and cabinet as well as the digital transformation of 6 trade documents, and the elimination of 11 other documents reducing red tape in the country dramatically. “In pursuit of Egypt’s ambitious strategy for sustainable development and integration into the global economy, MTS succeeded in implementing the national single window for trade across borders to achieve the transformation from 19th Century manual & paper-intensive customs procedures to a modern, state-of-the-art, digital ecosystem and extending it to engage the trade community abroad by partnering contractually with CargoX to leverage their leading-edge technology and advanced solutions,” said MTS CEO and chairman, Captain Ossama al Sharif. As an early adopter of the technology, Egypt has catapulted itself to the forefront of the changes taking place in the digitalization of global trade, said CargoX Chief Business Development Officer, Vjeran Ortynski. “Governments and companies with a strong digitalization agenda are showing the way for all the rest to follow, while gaining a strategic advantage in the global markets. We listen to our strategic business partners and develop features on the platform that are adapted to the needs of the global trade - with specifics that can be tailored to specific needs of our partners and always provide ease of use, value, and savings in time and cost for our global user base,” said Ortynski. About CargoX CargoX Ltd is a global company specializing in document transfer solutions, based on blockchain transactions and an ownership validation platform. The core team of founders brings together more than 100 years of experience in the logistics, banking, programming, IT and blockchain industries. Users of CargoX's BDT platform can upload or create electronic trade documents and then transact ownership of them like money through a global bank, at any time, with the following benefits: For more information: ( https://cargox.io/ ) Contact Details CHARLIE PESTI —The world’s best publicist for supply chain technologies. Charlie Pesti +1 267-439-4355 charlie@pesti.io Company Website https://cargox.io/

March 07, 2022 12:20 AM Central Standard Time

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