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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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Researching TMS suppliers? Learn more about Descartes being named the top provider of cloud-based TMS solutions and top fleet management provider in ARC Advisory Group’s 2025 Transportation Management Systems Global Report
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Considering an ORTEC Alternative? Why Companies Choose Descartes Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways Evaluating an ORTEC alternative? Choose an innovative, scalable delivery management platform complete with: Modern mapping technology Real-time...
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Third-party logistics provider DC Logistics US strategically overhauled fulfillment and logistics operations with Descartes Sellercloud, improving performance.
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B2B Distributors Improve Delivery Service with Customer Engagement Let's Talk Learn More Today’s customers expect convenience, transparency, and speed. Distributors are turning to digital customer engagement strategies to bridge the gap between...
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A critical regulatory shift is on the horizon. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is advancing the BIS 50% rule, a proposal that could significantly change how companies assess sanctioned ownership risk in global...
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In an era of tightening regulations and global trade complexity, export compliance has evolved from a back-office obligation into a frontline business advantage. While competitors wait on manual approvals and chase down spreadsheets, companies using...
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Explore the challenges and opportunities AI presents in customs management, separating fact from fiction and considering whether AI is truly ready to transform the industry.
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Stay ahead of political disruption with real-time compliance monitoring and risk alerts. Learn how Descartes helps protect your global trade operations.
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In an era marked by escalating tariff volatility and shifting geopolitical dynamics, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have emerged as pivotal instruments for businesses aiming to navigate the complexities of international trade. These agreements offer...
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