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Trade policy is on the move. Tariff discourse is evolving into action, non-tariff measures are spiking, and the number of trade agreements has risen to record levels. In this environment of change, it can be challenging to pinpoint trends and assess...
Carriers are continuing to require digital data instead of paper in the air cargo supply chain. One recent highlight is Lufthansa’s introduction of a per paper air waybill fee for applicable tradelanes. Starting at €1 and increasing to €12 beginning...
eBay Open 2018 is a premiere ecommerce event that underscores the need to streamline order management and keep shipping rates low. Descartes ShipRush for eBay can help drive down costs by leveraging discounted postage rates, compare carrier rates and...
Visibility has long been a priority for supply chains, but the challenge has been to translate visibility initiatives into tangible business benefits that go beyond the transportation team. Based on Descartes’ experience with thousands of customers...
MNX Global Logistics is a premium global provider of specialized, expedited transportation and logistics services to customers in the life sciences, medical device, aviation and technology sectors. MNX is using the cloud-based Descartes Air Cargo...
In the inbound supply chain, effective collaboration is a must to speed the physical movement of goods, and the flow of information. Lack of real-time visibility may result in higher stock levels, longer cycle time, delayed border crossings, and more...
With peak shipping seasons such as Amazon Prime Day, Cyber Monday, and others presenting a challenge for many online businesses, it’s critical to deploy the right technology to streamline processes and meet customer expectations.
We recently conducted a global benchmark study surveying fleet managers from a wide array of industries and logistics providers, asking for their perspectives on issues impacting fleet operations today and their projections for the future. We asked...
Download the infographic, 2018 Tariff Timeline: 6 Months of Change that cut through the noise, highlights the actual tariff go-live dates, and underscores the critical need to incorporate a solution that can monitor change.
Register for a Free Trial of Descartes Lead Generator, a web-based solution that delivers actionable insight from U.S. maritime import and export information.
Next-generation digital freight matching solutions address issues currently challenging LSPs and carriers by empowering them to fix the broken process of finding capacity. Advanced technology enables freight brokers and 3PLs to make the sourcing...
Descartes’ Annual US Port Statistics and Analysis covers the top 20 US ocean ports ranked by import TEUs. Since ports are often a focal point for overall market changes, it’s critical to keep pace with micro and macro port, commodity and carrier...
Descartes B2B™ Integration features a library of pre-built EDI connections that can rapidly on-board new trading partners and link systems via most any protocol or method.
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Descartes’ Employee Excellence & Innovation Awards recognize one employee each quarter for his or her contributions in helping make our customers and partners successful through Innovation – championing of new and valuable ideas to develop new or...
Vigilant Enhances Its Managed Services Offering with Global Trade Compliance Software from Descartes
Read how Vigilant is using Descartes CustomsInfo™ and Descartes MK Denied Party Screening™ solutions to help its customers automate product classifications, and screen business partners and transactions for restricted or sanctioned parties
ACAS is now mandatory for air cargo. With the issuance of the ACAS Interim Final Rule (IFR), the regulation is open to final comments ahead of the full penalty phase.
Descartes is committed to providing the best support possible to our worldwide customer base, and is constantly seeking to improve the support experience for customers.Technology is an important part of the support process and, driven by our ongoing...
For many small- to medium-sized business (SMB), keeping pace with ecommerce growth is a marathon, not a sprint. The key to winning the race is managing growth with technology that makes sense for business. With consumers demanding more and more from...
Thousands of organizations rely on NetSuite to help manage operations. As businesses scale and evolve over time, adding technology to extend the power of NetSuite makes business sense. NetSuite-enabled companies need smart methods to further bolster...
With 80+ sessions across five tracks and amazing customer and partner speakers, Evolution 2018 reflects Descartes’ continued dedication to help our customers be more successful. One panel discussion on transportation management provided insights from...
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The Carrier Compliance Landscape is Changing in 2026
Why Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Software Has Become a Strategic Imperative
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Peak Season 2025 Survival Guide for Warehouses
Surviving Tariff Volatility
Customs Brokers & Foreign Trade Zones
2025 Transportation Management Benchmark Survey
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