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In August 2023, U.S. container import volume increased slightly compared to July 2023, which is fairly consistent with the rise that occurs in peak season in non-pandemic years. Despite the volume increase, port transit times remained close to their...
In July 2023, U.S. container import volume increased compared to June 2023, which is consistent with the rise that occurs in peak season in non-pandemic years. Despite the volume increase, port transit times remained close to their lowest levels...
In today's dynamic business landscape where supply chains are a competitive weapon, transportation management and real-time visibility are keys to success. As a supply chain professional, you understand the importance of partnering with a technology...
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Access blog articles, whitepapers, videos, an interactive map, and FAQs and all the insights you need to strengthen your EDI and Peppol strategy
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Become an Amazon seller Amazon has over 300 million active customer accounts worldwide, and customers buy roughly 7,400 products per minute from U.S. sellers. Build, grow, and scale your brand with our innovative toolkit: world-class logistics, a...
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The Global Shipping Crisis November Decline in U.S. Container Import Volumes Approaches 2019 Levels U.S. container import volumes in November declined close to volumes in November 2019. Port delays, meanwhile, continued to improve, especially for...
Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) & Cybersecurity Resource Center Amid Global Supply Chain Disruptions, Sanctions Violation Penalties, and Global Instability, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) Are Increasingly Focused on Supply Chain Cybersecurity...
Import Control System 2 (ICS2) for Cargo Resource Center This resource center includes information regarding the EU Import Control System 2 (ICS2) requirements for cargo. We encourage you to bookmark this page and to check back often for updated...
RUSSIA-UKRAINE CRISIS Frequently Asked Questions The increase in sanctions and other trade restrictions as a result of the conflict in Ukraine has raised new concerns and questions for organizations in international trade. To aid in efforts to help...
Import Control System 2 (ICS2) for Mail Resource Center This resource center includes information regarding the EU Import Control System 2 (ICS2) requirements for mail. We encourage air carriers to bookmark this page and to check back often for...
Denied Party Screening and Salesforce CRM Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms such as Salesforce often act as the centralized platform for sales, marketing, and other departments. The contact and lead records within CRMs change at a...
Why is it that some companies get so much more business value from their transportation management strategies, tactics, and technology than everyone else? For five years, Descartes has conducted the G lobal Transportation Management Benchmark Survey...
The importance of transportation management has been rising for a number of years. This past year highlighted how effective transportation management strategies, tactics and technologies can make a difference in turbulent times. This increasing...
Fleet Innovation Resource Center Innovation has been central to the evolution of Descartes’ routing, mobile and telematics solutions. Never before has there been a convergence of so many technological advancements available to accelerate their...
American companies and other organizations with business interests in the U.S. have recently had to scramble to comply with Washington’s new Military End Use (MEU) law last December and, more recently, the Military Intelligence End User (MIEU) rules...
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT FAQs What is a truck load board? Supply chain visibility is the ability to track the progress of your products throughout their lifespan, as they travel from suppliers of raw materials to manufacturers producing finished...
Digitization Resource Center for Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers Descartes is Helping Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers Digitize and Transform Their Operations Customer-Facing Enablement Descartes helps to provide customer self-service...
Transforming food and beverage distribution operations to meet today’s challenging demands Connect with Us Food and beverage distributors are facing unprecedented times. With the dramatic shifts in demand, rethinking strategies, tactics and...
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Home Delivery Best Practices eBook Discover proven strategies to transform your delivery experience into a driver of loyalty, efficiency, and competitive advantage. Dive into your new resource Download Today Engaging the customer from purchase to...
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About the eBook: Global supply chain visibility is a hot topic in today’s challenging business climate. Effective visibility tools are crucial to meet evolving customer expectations as competitors continue to raise the bar on service and performance...
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