GT Nexus signs transatlantic carrier

GT Nexus signs transatlantic carrier    GT Nexus said Thursday it has been selected by Independent Container Line (ICL) to provide transactional e-commerce services to global customers through its trade and logistics portal.
   ICL will integrate its back office systems with the GT Nexus portal to enable Web-based paperless business transactions with shipper and forwarder customers around the world.
   GT Nexus' portal combines strategic business applications and a network of carriers, third-party logistics providers, banks and suppliers. All services are delivered on-demand, over the Web. Carriers can use a standardized interface to exchange business information with thousands of customers.
   Richmond, Va.-based ICL offers steamship service between Northern Europe and the U.S. East Coast.