Descartes has been named to the 2027 FreightTech 25, FreightWaves' annual ranking of the most innovative companies in freight technology. The list was announced on October 26, 2026 at the F3 Awards Dinner in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Talking Logistics' Adrian Gonzalez reflects on more than 25 years of Descartes' growth and innovation, including the recent introduction of the Descartes Agent Control Plane at its 2026 Innovation Forum. Built on the Descartes Global Logistics Network (GLN), the Agent Control Plane represents an important next step in connecting AI agents across applications and trading partners to automate complex logistics workflows with customer-defined controls and human oversight.
FreightWaves’ WHAT THE TRUCK?!? podcast speaks with Descartes’ Hayden Cardiff, VP of Safety Solutions, about why regulatory compliance alone isn't enough to keep fleets safe. Hayden explores how AI-powered predictive safety helps fleets identify driver risk before accidents occur, uncover leading indicators of unsafe behavior and deliver targeted coaching to improve safety outcomes.
Reuters highlights the latest Descartes Global Shipping Report, which found that U.S. ocean container imports reached a new record for September. The findings underscore the continued strength of U.S. import activity despite ongoing tariff and geopolitical volatility, reinforcing the importance of supply chain visibility, risk management and informed planning as businesses navigate shifting global trade conditions.
Logistics Viewpoints explores Descartes' latest advances in agentic AI, including the introduction of the Descartes Agent Control Plane at its 2026 Innovation Forum. Built on the Descartes Global Logistics Network (GLN), the Agent Control Plane is designed to coordinate AI agents across applications and trading partners, helping automate multi-step logistics workflows while maintaining customer-defined controls and human oversight.
In a new Forbes Technology Council article, Descartes CEO Ed Ryan explores why growing regulatory scrutiny is making supply chain governance a leadership priority. From trade compliance and sanctions enforcement to carrier safety and fraud prevention, Ed explains how trusted data, technology and auditable processes help businesses strengthen oversight across trading partners, reduce risk and turn accountability into a competitive advantage.
Reuters highlights the latest Descartes July Global Shipping Report, which found that U.S. container imports reached their fourth-highest monthly total on record despite ongoing geopolitical and tariff uncertainty. The data points to continued resilience in global trade while underscoring the importance of visibility and analytics to help businesses navigate shifting trade policies and changing import patterns.
Supply Chain Brain shares insights from Descartes' Jackson Wood on why robust recordkeeping and reporting are essential as OFAC enforcement becomes increasingly data-driven. As regulators leverage advanced analytics to identify sanctions compliance risks, organizations need accurate records, auditable processes and trusted trade data to strengthen compliance and reduce exposure.
Air Cargo Week speaks with Descartes' Scott Sangster about the evolution of digital air cargo. From industry standards and data quality to AI and network connectivity, Scott explains why trusted, standardized information is the foundation for scaling automation, improving visibility and driving more efficient air freight operations.
Talking Logistics speaks with Descartes’ Hayden Cardiff about what separates the industry's safest fleets from the rest. From identifying behavioral risk patterns before incidents occur to leveraging AI and connected safety data for more proactive coaching, Hayden explains how leading fleets are shifting from reactive safety management to predictive safety strategies.