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In May 2025, U.S. container imports declined sharply after several months of growth, falling 9.7% from April and 7.2% year-over-year to 2,177,453 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)—the lowest monthly total since March 2024 (2,145,341 TEUs). The drop...
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Denied Party Screening is an essential safeguard in global trade compliance, ensuring businesses don’t engage with sanctioned, debarred, or restricted entities. However, for compliance teams, the recurring problem of false positives gets in the way...
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As tariff uncertainty continues to ripple through global supply chains, organizations are turning to powerful—but often underutilized—tools to maintain agility and protect margins. One of the most effective options? Foreign Trade Zones.
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Descartes Denied Party Screening has once again claimed the top spot on G2’s rankings for 2025, solidifying its position as the industry’s most trusted compliance solution. This recognition isn’t just a badge of honor—it’s a testament to the...
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ATLANTA, Georgia, May 8, 2025 -- Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its May Global Shipping Report for logistics and supply chain professionals. In April 2025, U.S. container...
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As global sanctions evolve and geopolitical risks increase, organizations operating in digital markets face growing pressure to strengthen their compliance programs. Companies involved in online transactions, digital services, and software...
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In today’s rapidly evolving global trade landscape, staying informed is more crucial than ever. The constant changes in trade regulations, tariffs, and compliance standards can significantly impact your business operations. Here’s why maintaining up...
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In March 2025, U.S. container imports continued to perform well, increasing 6.3% over February and 11% year-over-year. While part of the growth reflects the additional business days in March, it also reinforces the strong performance at the beginning...
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Export license management is critical to your business, but have you ever stopped to assess the true cost it’s having on your operations? If you’re like most organizations, you’re striving to lower expenses and improve efficiency—but finding the best...
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The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions against targeted countries, organizations, and individuals. For businesses, complying with OFAC regulations is essential to avoid transacting with...
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ATLANTA, Georgia, March 10, 2025 -- Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its March Global Shipping Report for logistics and supply chain professionals. In February 2025, U.S...
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In February 2025, U.S. container imports declined 10% from January, but increased by 4.7% compared to the same month last year. Month-over-month results were expected to be smaller as February was a shorter month by three business days this year and...
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In an increasingly interconnected global economy, businesses face mounting challenges due to recent U.S. moves to raise import tariffs on goods from various countries. These changes in trade tariffs significantly affect supply chains, operational...
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Global trade compliance underwent massive changes in 2024, driven by increased enforcement actions, evolving regulations, and a complex geopolitical landscape. A few leading agencies playing key roles in shaping global trade compliance include: EU...
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The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the agency responsible for enforcing U.S. sanctions, has introduced an interim rule to extend the recordkeeping requirements of relevant transactions to align with the new 10...
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For the first time in four months, U.S. container imports dipped below 2.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU)—a threshold that has historically strained U.S. maritime logistics. At 2,368,758 TEUs, November 2024 volumes were down 5% from...
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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a crucial role in business growth and market expansion. However, the integration of another company’s operations brings complex export compliance risks. M&As can expose organizations to unexpected liabilities...
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ATLANTA, Georgia, November 11, 2024 -- Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its November Global Shipping Report for logistics and supply chain professionals. The report shows that...
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Navigating the complexities of global trade requires more than just understanding market dynamics—compliance with export regulations is essential. Obtaining an export license is a critical component of this compliance, serving as formal authorization...
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Confused by export license regulations? Download our white paper for practical, step-by-step strategies to ensure export readiness and compliance across the U.S., EU, MEA, and APAC regions. Learn how to navigate international trade challenges, avoid...
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