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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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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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Tariff Volatility Survival Guide Understanding Tariff Volatility and How to Mitigate Risk: Strategies for Navigating the New Normal Read the White Paper Read the White Paper What's in the white paper? The global trade environment in 2025 is...
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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What is UAE Maritime PLACI (MPCI)? The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Maritime Pre-Load Cargo Information (MPCI) program is a national security regulation requiring advance electronic submission of shipment data for all containerized maritime cargo...
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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Descartes Pacejet is a modern, cloud-based freight and parcel shipping solution offering seamless enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrations certified by top providers: Oracle NetSuite, Acumatica, Microsoft Dynamics, and more. It’s designed to...
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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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Automate OS&D Management to Protect Profits & Customer Relationships Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways: Automating Overages, Shortages and Damages (OS&D) management reduces costly errors and manual effort by enabling real-time reporting, barcode...
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Beverage Distribution: How Much is AM/PM Gap Time Costing Your Business? Let's Talk Learn More Gap time (also called dwell time) is the period drivers spend at the depot before and after their route. During these windows, drivers are on duty but not...
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In today’s unpredictable global trade landscape, acquiring the right software is essential to proactively manage tariff volatility. A well-chosen partner provides more than real-time data—it delivers strategic resilience and operational agility in a...
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Flavorcloud: Solves Classification & Ecommerce Compliance Challenges Efficiently with Descartes CustomsInfo™ Global Trade Data Book a Demo Flavorcloud powers global ecommerce across a wide range of products and destinations—where classification...
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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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How to Overcome Disruption in Your Foodservice Distribution Operations Let's Talk Listen to the Podcast The foodservice distribution industry is facing a perfect storm of operational pressure, rising costs, and changing customer expectations. As...
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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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Descartes at NPTC & Home Delivery World: Driving Innovation in Fleet & Last-Mile Logistics Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways Private fleets are driving innovation with strong safety records, high tech adoption, and a focus on operational excellence...
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Staying Ahead of Supply Chain Disruptions in Construction Material Delivery Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways Digital tools are transforming construction material delivery, enabling guided ordering, route optimization, and real-time delivery...
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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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The latest Descartes Datamyne™ U.S. import data indicates yet another reordering of traditional trade patterns as businesses stockpiled, and trading partners raced to get exports to market ahead of rising tariffs, quotas, and export restrictions...
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When it comes to denied party screening, trust is everything—and Descartes delivers. That’s why compliance professionals across industries choose a solution ranked as a G2 Leader and built to meet the highest regulatory standards.
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