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Customs warehousing, or setting up and managing a customs warehouse, is a procedure that enables companies to suspend their import duties and/or value-added tax (VAT) until goods are released from the warehouse. This procedure can be set up for goods...

Descartes wrapped their user group conference in Ft Lauderdale, Florida today and by all accounts it was a huge success. The Descartes’ Global User Group Steering Committee thanked the record number of customers and partners from around the globe who...

Effectively managing delivery routes involves two distinct phases. First, a plan must be built to efficiently deploy vehicles while satisfying customer demands. Then, it must be fine-tuned to reflect real-world changes. With the right tool, planning...

Last week, Descartes announced an alliance with INTTRA to enhance international ocean shipping processes and capabilities available to the global user community. This new United by Design alliance provides a global network capable of managing the...

Are you looking for a way to meet other Descartes customers like you? Wanting to learn about transformational strategies to improve your transportation and logistics operations? Are you interested in hearing about Descartes’ corporate vision and...

The focus of governments on facilitating trade has now been overshadowed by the idea of “securing” the trade chain. Regulatory bodies are now focusing on being proactive instead of reactive when it comes to goods arriving at the border. Many...

The global supply chain faces new challenges with the European Union’s (EU) focus on creating a single customs interface and approach for its current 27 member states. The most recent security legislation, the import control system (ICS), is similar...

An increasing number of organizations across Canada have either become customs self assessment (CSA) importers or are considering taking this route given its potential for faster border cross times, increased accuracy and improved compliance – all...

On August 1 st, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will move to a 100 percent air freight screening requirement. The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 is a Congressional mandate requiring 100 percent of...

Challenge: A global courier company has a dedicated express delivery operation that moves everything from small envelopes to pallet-sized goods across its vast network. Each day thousands of trucks are dispatched from multiple locations performing...