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Descartes Shipping Logistics Software for Freight Forwarders Descartes provides shipping logistics software purpose-built for freight forwarders, combining execution, multimodal shipment management, and customs compliance on a single, cloud-based...
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US retail sales are forecast to hit $6.2T by 2030, with digital channels driving major shifts in fulfillment and strategy.
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Let’s Meet in 2026: Descartes at Leading Logistics Industry Events Let's Talk Learn More Logistics industry events continue to play an important role in how organizations stay competitive, informed, and connected. As final-mile expectations increase...
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Tariff volatility and rising fuel prices are increasing shipping costs, putting new pressure on ecommerce seller margins.
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The Supreme Court decision from February 20, 2026, invalidating tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) has introduced a new layer of uncertainty for global trade. Tariffs directly influence sourcing decisions...
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Cargo Tracking Software for Ocean and Air Freight: How Descartes Can Help Descartes helps freight forwarders move beyond basic track and trace by turning shipment data into operational intelligence, so teams can act earlier, communicate more clearly...
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Why Customer Engagement is a Must for Building Supply Delivery Let's Talk Building supply is a highly competitive industry with a wide range of choice for customers. To stand out, distributors must provide an exceptional customer experience. Builders...
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U.S. daily online shopping fell 12% year over year. Here’s how consumer behavior is shifting in the U.K. and Australia.
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As ecommerce businesses head into 2026, one challenge is rising above the rest: inventory forecasting. Zaeem Batavia, VP of Sales Ecommerce at Descartes, shared that the issue is showing up consistently in customer conversations. Descartes onboards...
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Nearly one in four consumers made their most recent cross-border ecommerce purchase on Temu, putting the marketplace level with Amazon at 24%. The finding highlights how quickly the competitive landscape for cross-border selling is shifting. The data...
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During the 2025 holiday season, U.S. ecommerce and retail spending reached an estimated $250 billion, according to Adobe’s 2025 Holiday Shopping Recap report. Out of those purchases, approximately 14% were returned to merchants, according to an...
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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has revised its export license policy for advanced semiconductor exports to China. While this change creates new opportunities for U.S. companies to access approved Chinese...
Integrated Tech for Building Supply Deliveries: A Four-Part Podcast Series Let's Talk Learn More How Building Supply Distributors Are Future-Proofing Delivery Operations For building supply distributors, delivery performance is one of the strongest...
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National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) Year in Review Let's Talk Learn More Strengthening Partnerships Through Technology: NBWA & Descartes Supporting Beverage Distributors Nationwide The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) plays a...
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Key takeaways Inventory forecasting has become a financial concern, not just an operational one, according to Zaeem Batavia, VP of Global Sales for Descartes Ecommerce CFOs are increasingly involved in ecommerce technology decisions because...
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Accurate reporting and long-term documentation are now central to Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) compliance. Regulators expect organizations to show clear, traceable records for every sanctions-related decision, and gaps in OFAC reporting...
What Is CBP Entry Type 11? U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Entry Type 11 has become a high-volume, high-pressure workflow for customs brokers amid regulatory changes. Even though informal entries require less documentation than a formal...
What Is an In-Bond Shipment? Moving goods across international borders involves more than just physical transportation, it requires navigating complex customs procedures and regulatory frameworks. For organizations that manage global supply chains...
Looking for the Right Forwarder Transportation Management System (TMS)? Choosing a TMS shouldn’t come with hidden costs or unexpected surprises. At Descartes, transparency is built into how we price and support our customers. Talk to an expert At...
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Import tariffs have moved from the margins of trade policy to the center of U.S. economic strategy—and now, to the heart of federal enforcement. For importers already grappling with supply chain disruption, rules-of-origin complexity, and volatile...
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