Associated Global Systems announces formation of Associated International Trade Services

New Hyde Park, NY (June 2008) -- A provider of innovative logistics solutions for over fifty years, Associated Global Systems (AGS) announces the formation of its International Trade Services Group. These services are designed to help firms build or sharpen their competitive edge in the international marketplace, says Robert P. Imbriani, their Vice President of International Operations. Associated International Trade Services (AITS) provides consulting, training and compliance audit services to the import and export community. The cornerstone of these services is their international consulting and support services, which provides customized professional services to companies to insure they are compliant with all import and export regulations and also to expand their international market share.

Training topics include INCOTERMS 2000, Letters of Credit/International Trade Finance, export and import operations and compliance, cultural training and many other related topics geared to assisting firms to compete more successfully in the world marketplace while being in compliance with governmental regulations.

Through its strategic alliance with several financial institutions, these services can arrange international trade financial services such as purchase order finance, discounting and factoring of receivables and Letters of Credit.

“The services of Associated International Trade Services have been of significant assistance in expanding into the global market and insuring our full compliance”, says Ms. Sue Cass, Shipping Manager of Hardigg Industries, a South Deerfield, MA based firm who was honored recently by the State of Massachusetts as one of the top three exporters in the State based on practices and growth.

All the services are directly linked with AGS’ international and domestic logistics capabilities, providing a total service program. To find out more about these services and how they can help your business grow, contact Robert P. Imbriani, Vice President, International Operations, Associated Global Systems at 1-800-645-8300 or visit their website at www.agsystems.com.