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Discover the top logistics trends shaping 2026 for North American shippers and how new approaches to visibility, automation, and AI are redefining transportation strategy.
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Estes Logistics Drivers 15 Years of Growth with Descartes Technology Let's Talk Learn More Estes Logistics manages complex delivery workflows for customers across the United States. With 1,600 drivers and service offerings that range from large...
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Adrian Gonzalez talks with Descartes’ Mike Hane on how shippers use TMS for competitive advantage, key visibility needs, and AI’s role in driving outcomes.
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Freight Forwarders and Foreign Trade Zones: Turning Tariff Pressure into Opportunity Freight forwarders and customs brokers are under pressure in an increasingly unpredictable global trade environment. The 2025 Descartes Forwarder & Broker Benchmark...
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Addressing Forced Labor Risks with Trade Compliance Software Forced labor remains one of the most pressing challenges in today’s global supply chains, drawing heightened scrutiny from regulators, customers, and stakeholders alike. What was once a...
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From the Experts: Why Global Trade Leaders Choose Descartes MK Denial™ for Sanctions & Restricted Party List Data View Product Video Book a Demo In this insightful interview, Senior Director Sophia Nisha, explains how Descartes MK Denial empowers...
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In today’s fast-paced global trade environment, organizations can no longer afford manual, siloed approaches to product classification and regulatory content. Trade content Application Programming Interfaces (API) deliver streamlined access to...
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A major regulatory change is on the horizon for the UK vaping industry. From 1 October 2026, the government will introduce a new Vaping Products Duty (VPD)
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Don’t Get Left Behind: What Defines a Best-in-Class Freight Forwarder System Global supply chains are moving faster, becoming more complex, and facing constant disruption. Customers expect real-time visibility, competitive rates, and seamless service...
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Lone Cypress Logistics scaled cold chain freight with Descartes solutions, boosting visibility, fraud prevention, and customer trust.
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Boost Sales Velocity with Integrated Restricted Party Screening The pressure to grow revenue is intense but so is the scrutiny from regulators. For organizations engaged in global trade, restricted party screening has become a non-negotiable part of...
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7 Reasons to Choose the Right Freight Rate Management System (RMS) Managing and optimizing shipping costs can make or break profitability for freight forwarders. Too often, logistics service providers rely on spreadsheets, emails, or manual lookups...
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Descartes FTZ Solutions Customs Brokers & Foreign Trade Zones Foreign trade zones are critical to customs brokers since they allow goods to be imported, stored, and even processed with delayed or reduced duty payments, giving brokers more flexibility...
Descartes' 9th annual benchmark report analyzes strategy, technology, and investment trends from over 600 global companies so you can see how your transportation operations compare.
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Flat World Global boosted productivity, compliance, and fraud prevention by streamlining carrier vetting and onboarding with Descartes solutions.
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Nationwide Equipment Transportation Nationwide Equipment Transportation (NET) is a leading freight brokerage specializing in equipment and transportation logistics for clients across North America. Realizing the gravity of fraud after experiencing a...
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Sims Global Solutions boosts productivity and fraud prevention by streamlining carrier vetting, onboarding & monitoring with Descartes MyCarrierPortal.
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Industry-Specific Export Licensing Rules Explained for Global Compliance Trade compliance professionals know the stakes: a missing export authorization form can halt shipments, trigger regulatory audits, or land your company in headlines for all the...
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What is Freight Quote Management Software? Let's Talk Learn More Table of Contents toc What is Freight Quote Management Software? Freight quote management software helps logistics service providers simplify the acquisition, comparison, and management...
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Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) screening is a critical safeguard for businesses engaged in cross-border trade. It helps ensure compliance with U.S. sanctions laws by flagging transactions and entities that may be linked to prohibited parties...
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