Global eXchange Services Named to Inbound Logistics' Top 100 List

GAITHERSBURG, Md.--May 2, 20046, 2004--

Leading B2B Integration Solutions Provider Recognized for Meeting Critical Demands of Worldwide Business Logistics Managers

Global eXchange Services, Inc. announced today it has been named one of Inbound Logistics' Top 100 Logistics IT Providers for 2004 for its Global eXchange Services Logistics Solutions. The annual list, researched and selected by the Inbound Logistics editorial team from over 300 logistics IT providers, recognizes leading-edge solutions that best meet the diverse needs of end-users.

Global eXchange Services' Logistics Solutions are part of an integrated suite of Web-hosted solutions that include order collaboration, logistics management and financial settlement. By enabling real-time information and creating reliable visibility both within and beyond the enterprise, Global eXchange Services Logistics Solutions have helped thousands of companies and trading partners improve customer service, lower transportation costs and decrease inventory investment.

"Global eXchange Services understands that organizations are increasingly looking outside the four walls for business process gains. Logistics in particular has tremendous potential for gain because of the large number of disparate trading partners - suppliers, carriers and consolidators - and systems that must be synchronized," said Michael Del Sarto, director, collaborative solutions, of Global eXchange Services. "This Inbound Logistics honor and our client successes are further validation of GXS' investment in logistics specific solutions, empowering business users across organizations with actionable supply chain information."

Global eXchange Services' Logistics Solutions is comprised of two main offerings -- the X4(TM) Logistics Network and the Logistics Visibility(TM) service/application:

-- X4(TM) Logistics Network - A ground-breaking logistics service that connects companies to trading partners such as suppliers, carriers, brokers and consolidators, and then applies logistics-specific data quality rules and tools - and even people - to transform raw trading partner data into meaningful information. With more than 5,000 trading partner connections, the X4 Logistics Network addresses logistics processes from order and shipment visibility to freight booking and settlement across all modes, including air, truck, ocean, rail and parcel.

-- Logistics Visibility(TM) - A powerful monitoring, event management and analysis solution that supports intelligent, proactive management of in-transit orders and shipments, regardless of transportation mode. Consolidating information across transportation service providers, customs brokers and trading partners, the application tracks essential information - from shipment bill of lading down to order, carton, item and SKU - providing summary and detailed views of shipments, orders and items as well as supply chain status and location.

"Given the dynamism in the logistics technology segment, it's impressive to see Global eXchange Services providing the kinds of solutions that Inbound Logistics readers need," said Felecia Stratton, editor of Inbound Logistics. "It's tough to keep up with customer needs in any environment, but the speed with which change is happening is a testament to Global eXchange Services' ability to keep pace and in some cases anticipate customers' evolving needs. For that reason, Inbound Logistics editors have recognized Global eXchange Services as one of this year's Top 100 Logistics IT companies."

The Top 100 List can be found in the April issue of the magazine, and is available online at www.inboundlogistics.com/lit100.

About Inbound Logistics

Inbound Logistics is a monthly magazine that provides today's business logistics managers with the information they need to speed cycle times, reduce inventories, and use logistics expertise to get closer to their markets and customers. Through the use of inbound logistics techniques, readers discover and create wealth for their companies.

About Global eXchange Services

Global eXchange Services, Inc. operates one of the largest B2B e-commerce networks in the world, managing 1 billion transactions annually for more than 100,000 trading partners. With over 35 years experience, Global eXchange Services provides supply chain services and software to 60 percent of the FORTUNE 500. Global eXchange Services is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD in the U.S., with sales and development offices throughout Europe and Asia-Pacific. For more information visit our Web site at www.gxs.com.

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Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This document includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. These factors include technological developments, customer demand, trading partner participation and network availability.