PIERS Expands Trade Data Coverage to Latin American Air Cargo

NEWARK, N.J., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- PIERS Global Intelligence
Solutions(R), a Commonwealth Business Media company and the leading provider
of U.S. ocean-going trade information, is now offering detailed data on air
cargoes flown into and out of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru
and Venezuela.
"We're excited to offer our clients this important dimension of global
business information," says Wael Jarous, vice president of PIERS Commercial
Sales. "While the bulk of the world's import-export trade is waterborne, fully
40 percent by value moves by air, including perishable goods and light-weight,
high-value commodities."
Jarous adds that ongoing expansion of its Latin American trade database
offerings is a top priority at PIERS.
Just this Spring, PIERS announced the addition of Argentina to a database
that already covered waterborne trade originating from or destined for Brazil,
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela.
"For U.S. companies, the nearby markets and sources of supply within our
own hemisphere look increasingly attractive as transportation costs rise,"
Jarous continues. "Our expanded Latin American data offerings -- all meeting
PIERS industry-leading standards for accuracy and comprehensiveness -- will
help our clients uncover new opportunities to buy and sell globally, but
closer to home."
For information about PIERS Latin American or other international trade
intelligence, go to www.piers.com/piersproducts.aspx, or call 800.952.3839,
ext 7175.
About PIERS Global Intelligence Solutions
PIERS is the primary source of U.S. waterborne trade information and a
leader in global trade solutions.
Launched over 30 years ago by The Journal of Commerce as the Port Import
Export Reporting Service, its first venture in electronic information, PIERS
quickly became the standard reference on container trade for the maritime
industry.
The database that is at the core of PIERS information products is unique.
Based on the manifests and bills of lading that document import-export
activity, and checked by reporters in every port, the PIERS database yields
the most timely, accurate, comprehensive information available on trade
through U.S. Ports.
More specialized PIERS databases also offer historical data back to the
1950's, trade finance data, and Asian and Latin American trade data.
PIERS economists and researchers supply expert data analysis and
interpretation to support decision-marking, while detailed and customizable
datasets yield solutions for cross-border marketing, supply-chain management
and competitive intelligence.
A roster of over 6,000 private industry, trade association, and domestic
and foreign government clients, representing more than 40 countries, relies on
PIERS to translate trade data into meaningful intelligence that guides their
global business strategies. For more information visit www.piers.com
About Commonwealth Business Media
Commonwealth Business Media, Inc., a subsidiary of United Business Media
plc, is the leading information provider to the global trade and
transportation market with comprehensive proprietary data, news and analytical
content. Its leading brands include The Journal of Commerce, PIERS Global
Intelligence Solutions, BACK Aviation Solutions, Air Cargo World, Traffic
World, OAG and Aviation Industry Group, a number of directory databases
covering the international trade, railroad and trucking markets. The Company
also produces more than 30 conferences serving the international trade,
aviation and maritime markets. Commonwealth is headquartered in East Windsor,
New Jersey, with offices in Newark, San Francisco, New Haven, Long Beach,
Atlanta, Montreal, Toronto, Washington DC, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, Singapore,
Hong Kong and London. For more information on Commonwealth Business Media,
Inc. and the products they offer, visit www.cbizmedia.com
SOURCE PIERS

Lisa Wallerstein, Commonwealth Business Media, Vice President, PIERS
Marketing, +1-973-848-7026, lwallerstein@piers.com