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Serving builders and contractors from eight locations across Michigan and Northern Ohio, Wimsatt Building Materials is a distributor of quality steep slope & low slope roofing, exterior cladding, windows, doors, and specialty building materials...
With strong, ever-present competition from rival ports along the eastern North American seaboard, global trade intelligence is crucial for the Port of Halifax to compete effectively as a regional cargo hub. To fuel continued growth in containerized...
Founded in 2001, Puerto Rico’s E.T.H. Cargo Services is a total solutions logistics service provider and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) that offers transportation and warehousing solutions for logistics providers and forwarders across...
As business continues to stabilize in the new normal, distribution-oriented companies find themselves in one of the following situations: volumes are up but costs have risen faster - or, volumes are down considerably, and they don’t appear to be...
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How prepared is UK Business for Brexit and customs complexity post the Brexit transition period 1 January 2021? During July 2020, Descartes commissioned research to ascertain expectations the impact of Brexit and how prepared UK Business is for...
Global aviation logistics specialist Menzies Aviation provides air freight services at more than 200 airports across six continents. The ground handling expert has introduced Descartes Core Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)™ readers to increase visibility...
Serving 159 airlines and carrying 2.9 million tonnes of cargo annually, dnata is an award-winning ground handling and cargo services specialist. The air service provider is introducing Descartes Core Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)™ readers across its...
CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CBSA CARM) Project Resource Center Updated Information for the Canada Border Services Agency’s Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Project This resource center includes information regarding the CARM...
Route planning and optimization software has changed dramatically over the years and selecting the right solution is critical for transformation and success.
Best Dedicated Solutions is a third-party logistics company founded by experienced professionals with a vision for a better brokerage experience. Specializing in immediate pickup and direct delivery for consumer and industrial freight, BDS offers...
Get the First Installment in the Series: Customer-Facing Enablement Freight forwarders are facing extreme pressure. They are being pushed on all sides to digitize and deliver a premiere customer experience. With innovative competitors shaking-up the...
There is no doubt that the last six months have fundamentally altered the way organizations of all types think about the future, including how they set up and manage their export compliance programs and processes. Businesses across industries – from...
“Let’s get going” is the tag line from the UK Government this week, which feels a bit like someone who has spent an hour looking for their car keys and working out the route whilst their partner waits by the door impatiently knowing where they will...
Get the Guide and “Prescription for Success” Based on Your Daily Ecommerce Shipment Volume No matter what they’re selling, successful online retailers have one thing in common: best practices. Strong businesses are sustaining growth from ecommerce...
Supply chains are in a state of flux today. While some industries are experiencing steep decreases in demand, others are stable or surging. As a result, entire supply chains have shifted and many industries have morphed to meet rapidly changing...
Logistics service providers and Non-Vessel Operation Common Carriers (NVOCC), such as California-based Aqualine International and Puerto Rico’s ETH Cargo Services, are using Descartes’ cloud-based back office, global trade intelligence, and customs...
DHL Aviation provides air freight transportation to a wide range of logistics service providers through a comprehensive airport-to-airport network. The company has chosen Descartes' solutions to standardize and automate electronic air freight...
U.S. Ports Brace for Big Change! Get Your Copy of the 2020 Ranking Report and Analysis
Find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions concerning Brexit and the potential impact on global businesses.
Section 321 - Podcast Section 321 Shipments: How Freight Forwarders Are Driving Up Revenue What is a Section 321 shipment? It is a type of U.S. Customs filing for shipments valued at less than 800 U.S. dollars or less. Ecommerce is increasing the...
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