Read how Vigilant is using Descartes CustomsInfo™ and Descartes MK Denied Party Screening™ solutions to help its customers automate product classifications, and screen business partners and transactions for restricted or sanctioned parties
ACAS is now mandatory for air cargo. With the issuance of the ACAS Interim Final Rule (IFR), the regulation is open to final comments ahead of the full penalty phase.
Descartes is committed to providing the best support possible to our worldwide customer base, and is constantly seeking to improve the support experience for customers.Technology is an important part of the support process and, driven by our ongoing goal to provide the best service possible, we chose to implement FreshService, a new Incident Management System from Freshworks.
For many small- to medium-sized business (SMB), keeping pace with ecommerce growth is a marathon, not a sprint. The key to winning the race is managing growth with technology that makes sense for business. With consumers demanding more and more from online shippers, getting the ecommerce equation right is critical to succeeding in today’s competitive landscape.
Thousands of organizations rely on NetSuite to help manage operations. As businesses scale and evolve over time, adding technology to extend the power of NetSuite makes business sense. NetSuite-enabled companies need smart methods to further bolster capabilities, drive growth, and help keep operations running smoothly
With 80+ sessions across five tracks and amazing customer and partner speakers, Evolution 2018 reflects Descartes’ continued dedication to help our customers be more successful. One panel discussion on transportation management provided insights from Tim Motter, SAP Solutions Manager; Lance Healy, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Banyan Technology; and Ken Wood, Executive Vice President, Product Management at Descartes and addressed questions from attendees in three areas: Competition and Growth; Market Conditions and Regulations; and Technology, Innovation and the Future.
Together with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Descartes has further simplified air freight rate management with optional connectivity to The Air Cargo Tariff and Rules (TACT) Web Services (TWS). Used by more than 70,000 air cargo professionals worldwide, TACT offers comprehensive global air cargo rates from one consolidated database. Descartes has tapped the power of this information to bring air forwarders the edge needed to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace.
The perfect storm of heightened customer expectations, constant cost pressure, and growing shipment demand driven by ecommerce is challenging freight brokers to cost effectively meet the service needs of their customers. By more tightly integrating recently acquired Descartes Aljex™ and Descartes MacroPoint™ solutions, Descartes Aljex freight brokerage customers get more detailed visibility into shipments and can eliminate manual check calls. This frees them to serve customers more strategically, win new accounts, and grow their business without additional headcount.
With tariffs squarely in the international spotlight, decision makers know the repercussions that tariff changes can have on business. However, it can be difficult to monitor changes that can affect the top and bottom line. Tariff fluctuations can not only influence strategic decision-making, but the analysis, review and practical application of changes can drain resources at the operational level.
Descartes will enhance its security filing solution to support Japan’s Advanced Cargo Information (ACI) filing requirement for air cargo shipments arriving in Japan.
