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Tariffs are unpredictable, and every adjustment to sourcing or routing introduces new complexity. Finance seeks cost relief, logistics needs reliable lanes, and legal worries about regulatory exposure. Each supplier change or route detour alters...
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Discover the top logistics trends shaping 2026 for North American shippers and how new approaches to visibility, automation, and AI are redefining transportation strategy.
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Estes Logistics Drivers 15 Years of Growth with Descartes Technology Let's Talk Learn More Estes Logistics manages complex delivery workflows for customers across the United States. With 1,600 drivers and service offerings that range from large...
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Freight Forwarders and the Rising Tide of Regulation: Navigating Complexity in Global Trade Long defined by constant change, the logistics industry faced unprecedented regulatory and compliance challenges in 2025. According to the 2025 Descartes...
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Video Spotlight: How Technology is Shaping Beverage Distribution at the NBWA Convention Let's Talk Watch Video Insights from the BIECC Innovation Showcase The NBWA Annual Convention and Trade Show brings together leaders from across the beer and...
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Global trade regulations are shifting faster than many organizations can track. Tariff adjustments, sanctions activity, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements, and forced-labor enforcement continue to intensify, creating a level of...
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Video: Richards Building Supply Improves Customer Service with Operational Visibility Let's Talk Watch Video What to Expect On-site interviews with Richards Building Supply team members across operations, sales, and leadership sharing real-world...
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Addressing Forced Labor Risks with Trade Compliance Software Forced labor remains one of the most pressing challenges in today’s global supply chains, drawing heightened scrutiny from regulators, customers, and stakeholders alike. What was once a...
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What Are the Different U.S. Customs Entry Types? Importing goods into the United States is not as simple as shipping products and waiting for them to arrive. Every shipment that crosses the border must go through U.S. Customs and Border Protection...
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In today’s fast-paced global trade environment, organizations can no longer afford manual, siloed approaches to product classification and regulatory content. Trade content Application Programming Interfaces (API) deliver streamlined access to...
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How Real-Time Visibility Sets Up Beverage Merchandisers for Success Let's Talk Learn More Beverage merchandising is a complex, hands-on role that requires coordination with drivers, dispatchers and customers. For merchandising leaders, it can be...
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IFDA 2025 Foodservice Distribution Delivery Trends Let's Talk Learn More This month, the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) hosted the annual IFDA Solutions Conference in Columbus, Ohio. In a workshop hosted by Descartes, “...
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Don’t Get Left Behind: What Defines a Best-in-Class Freight Forwarder System Global supply chains are moving faster, becoming more complex, and facing constant disruption. Customers expect real-time visibility, competitive rates, and seamless service...
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Freight Pricing Software: A Game-Changer for Logistics Service Providers For logistics service providers (LSPs), pricing freight isn’t just about quoting a number — it’s about balancing accuracy, speed, profitability, and customer trust. The...
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The Importance of Technology for Trade Compliance to Enable Growth The 2024 Descartes Benchmark Survey reveals how the landscape of international trade compliance is becoming increasingly complex, with businesses facing a multitude of challenges to...
As a business leader responsible for driving revenue growth, are you exploring opportunities to increase online sales? Multichannel ecommerce is a popular way to expand your market by adding more sales channels while minimizing risk, operational...
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7 Reasons Delivery Tracking Software Is a Must-Have for Modern Logistics Teams Let's Talk Learn More When your customers expect Amazon-like tracking and your margins demand precision, delivery tracking software becomes your secret weapon. Especially...
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Delivery Driver Stress in North America: Why It’s Time to Pay Attention Let's Talk Learn More Across the U.S. and Canada, trucking and delivery fleets are facing a growing challenge: finding and keeping drivers. A major part of the problem? Stress on...
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Integrate Route Planning and Execution for Profitable Food and Beverage Delivery Let's Talk Learn More The route looked perfect on paper. Yet the driver missed the customer’s time window by 22 minutes because an earlier stop took 25 minutes longer...
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Educating the Road Ahead: Preparing Tomorrow's Logistics Leaders Let's Talk Watch Video How Descartes and Next Gen Trucking Are Shaping the Future Workforce The transportation industry is facing a critical labor shortage. With an aging workforce and...
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Fleet Resource Center
From Monitoring to Mastery: Preparing for 2026 Temperature Tracking Requirements
Peak Season 2025 Survival Guide for Warehouses
Surviving Tariff Volatility
Customs Brokers & Foreign Trade Zones
2025 Transportation Management Benchmark Survey
Descartes Pacejet: One Solution for Freight and Parcel Shipping, Fully ERP-Integrated and Built to Scale
What Is CBP Form 214? A Guide for U.S. Importers Using Foreign Trade Zones
Choosing the Right Software Partner to Navigate Tariff Uncertainty