Alexandria, VA (March 2, 2005) - The Airforwarders Association (AfA), the industry voice for air cargo companies and their partners, and International Strategies (ISI), a leader in on-demand global trade software, today announced an affinity agreement providing AfA members' with access to ForwarderEdge, a customized web based application designed to help air cargo companies meet the complex challenge of sharing and managing information with multiple parties. Using ForwarderEdge, companies can flexibly link to their agents and shippers to prospect for customers and manage the sales funnel.

"In today's fast-paced global air freight market, web-based solutions are necessary to ensure real time communication," said David Wirsing, executive director of the Airforwarders Association. "I'm confident the convenience of ISI's technology will be well-received by our members. This partnership is only the latest demonstration of how AfA works to deliver value to our members."

"ISI has been committed to providing top level technologies since our founding more than 15 years ago," said Abby Shapiro, CEO of ISI. "In designing ForwarderEdge, we sat side by side with logistics professionals who provided active input to make sure the system meets the specific requirements of managing sales and customer relationships in this business. Companies using ForwarderEdge can boost sales and can prepare accurate shipment quotes with powerful functionality that will link their overseas agents to their sales and delivery process and significantly improve their ability to prospect for customers and manage the sales funnel. For any logistics executive looking to bring efficiency and accountability to their sales process, we are confident our technology will allow AfA members to improve and expand their market share."

About International Strategies, Inc
. International Strategies (ISI) is a Massachusetts company that develops software to manage mission critical tasks in global trade management. The Company has been a prominent member of the International Trade Community since its establishment in 1989 and is recognized as a market and technology leader in on-demand software. Through the ForwarderEdge product suite, the company provides vertical industry customization for the sales process to help companies of all sizes in the logistics business meet the economic pressures facing this industry. For more information visit www.forwarderedge.com.

About the Airforwarders Association
The Airforwarders Association, with a full membership of more than 250 members, was founded in 1990, and today provides lobbying, training, information, and other beneficial services to the air forwarding community. The association works closely with the U.S. Congress, U.S. federal regulatory agencies and administration departments, air carriers, service providers, and other industry-related entities throughout America and abroad. For more information visit www.airforwarders.org