Descartes Broker & Forwarder Enterprise Systems
Customs Compliance
Simplify customs compliance and keep shipments moving efficiently across borders.
Leading Companies Rely on Descartes to Accelerate Back-office Operations
Meet Regulatory Requirements and Keep Shipments Efficiently Moving Across Borders
Streamlined Compliance
A powerful platform for managing declaration and security filing submissions.
Customer Visibility
A white labelled portal and automated email notifications to help provide world-class customer service.
Duties & Taxes
Accurate and up-to-date database of duty and tax data.
Advanced Analytics
Electronic record keeping and audit trail to help demonstrate reasonable care.
Robust Accounting
Powerful, integrated, multi-divisional financial tools and reporting.
Denied Party Screening
Comprehensive denied, restricted, and sanctioned party screening.
Descartes helps LSPs successfully navigate cross-border trade. From customs declarations to advanced security filings, we are a long time innovator in customs compliance. Our solutions are specifically designed for freight forwarders and customers brokers and proven to help increase filing productivity and performance. Descartes freight forwarding and customs compliance technology delivers a world-class user experience with seamless compliance to move goods across borders.
What Can Descartes Do for You?
“From global trade content, denied party screening, shipment management, accounting, customs filings and a whole lot more, it all comes together in the Descartes platform. We’ve realized incredible efficiencies across the enterprise, enhanced our customer service, and enabled better visibility for our customers and partners. Descartes has really helped bring us to the forefront of the industry.”
- Len James, CFO John S. James Co.
2025 Forwarder/Broker Benchmark Study Results
Descartes' benchmark report analyzes trends and strategies compiled from 434 global freight forwarders and customs brokers who weighed in on industry issues, strategies, tactics, and technology.
We're Top Ranked on G2
"Descartes greatly assists our customs compliance for cross-border shipments."
"The support and helpdesk availability are great, and the staff is always there to assist when needed."
"Everything I need is at my fingertips!"
"[It's a] full suite of services for freight forwarding, from quoting to invoicing."
"The program is easy to use and fast responding."
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