Vastera, Lucent Technologies partner on China-Based global trade process and operations

Vastera, Inc. has signed an agreement to expand its relationship with Lucent Technologies. Under the expanded relationship, Vastera will commence managing Lucent’s trade processes in China. Lucent will utilize Vastera’s international trade consulting services and trade process and definition improvements to manage the import and export of communications equipment into and out of China.

Vastera has been managing Lucent’s trade operations in the United States since 2001. Subsequent to 2001, Lucent and Vastera expanded their relationship to encompass Lucent’s trade operations in the United States, Europe, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and China.

“Vastera’s customers continue to express interest in bolstering trade operations across the Asia Pacific. Through our presence in China, Vastera provides its customers with deeper global trade domain expertise specific to the region, as well as a key link in their worldwide supply chain,” said Tim Davenport, President and CEO, Vastera. “Vastera will continue to grow and invest in China as businesses seek to alleviate the complexities of operating in that market.”