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The movement of data has become almost as important as the movement of cargo. Without timely and accurate information on goods being transported, the supply chain can be delayed or disrupted. This has never been more evident than with the new cargo...
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At the latest circuit of Air Industry events we heard from a number of people asking the same types of questions – what information will consignees require the air freight sector to exchange in 12 months, 5 years or 10 years time? How well prepared...
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This video recording provides an update on several important cargo security and customs compliance initiatives, such as the Import Security Filing (ISF) and Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program, along with some recommendations for shippers...
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A comprehensive MRM solution meets the needs of manufacturers, retailers, distributors and their logistics services providers by managing the entire delivery process, and enabling them to optimize and gain real-time control over their logistics...
United States (US) Customs & Border Protection (CBP) announced that on July 9, it will “begin full enforcement of the Importer Security Filing regulation (ISF), and will start issuing liquidated damages against ISF importers and carriers for ISF non...
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Learn how you can optimize your delivery operations, improve customer service, and increase your bottom line.
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A list of logistics and supply chain management acronyms.
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To win market share and remain profitable in a growing competitive environment, efficiently managing driver performance and customer service demands is paramount. Here are 5 ways to help ensure you improve performance.
Descartes recognizes one employee each quarter, from nominations by their peers, for their contributions in helping make our customers and partners successful. Employees eligible for Descartes' Excellence & Innovation Award must have demonstrated...
The last few years in the air freight industry has seen initiatives such as e-freight and C2K continue to make slow progress, while information and communication technologies and channels have been evolving rapidly throughout business and society. In...
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What is ACAS?ACAS was designed to provide CBP with data concerning the parties and commodities involved in air cargo prior to loading on an aircraft at a foreign port. With information about inbound air shipments further back in the supply chain, CBP...
Download the PDF to review frequently asked questions related to ACI eManifest.
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Having recently returned from a Descartes hosted-session in Toronto on the eManifest initiative, I can confirm that the trade is keenly interested in the third-phase of Canada’s ACI (Advanced Commercial Information) program. The Q&A at the end of the...
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The eManifest initiative is the third phase of the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Advance Commercial Information (ACI) program. ACI is about getting the right information at the right time to the CBSA to enhance the agency’s ability to...
David Collins, Director of IT & Administration at Gateway Logistics Group, Inc. details how the international freight forwarder and NVOCC has realized significant, long-term cost savings and measurable operational efficiencies.
Descartes recently sponsored a Web Seminar, hosted by American Shipper, titled "3PL Evolution - Purchase Order Management Tools Reshape the Intermediary's Role." As international trade and transportation has become more complex, traditional...
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Descartes Ocean Automated Manifest System™ (Descartes Ocean AMS™) is a unified customs filing solution for Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) and VOCCs. This service helps customers comply with CBP regulations and procedures, including...
Frank E. Miller, CCS, Director of Logistics with W.S. Badcock Corporation, explains how his organization has improved customer service, become more efficient, reduced equipment, and improved safety using Descartes Fleet Management solution.
Descartes has been busy working with the Nippon Automated Cargo and Port Consolidation System (NACCS) to prepare ocean carriers and forwarders for the upcoming Japan Advance Filing Requirement (AFR) by hosting a number of educational sessions around...
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Descartes Japan Ocean™ Advance Filing Rules (Descartes Japan Ocean™ AFR) solution helps ocean carriers and Non-vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) electronically transmit the required advanced manifest information to Japan Customs via the...
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