In this episode of Hidden Traffic, a podcast on preventing human trafficking, host Gwen Hassan talks to Descartes’ Jackson Wood about the intricacies of global trade, the role of technology, and the importance of compliance and risk management in tackling the complex issue of forced labor in global supply chains.
Reuters examines the complexities of market share losses at U.S. container ports on the West Coast, citing Descartes’ analysis that more than 1M TEU shifted away from West Coast ports annually starting in 2021.
WSJ examines plans of big U.S. retailers to fill shelves with inventory in the fall, after burning off excess inventory from overseas suppliers that, according to Descartes Datamyne, contributed to upending global trade levels at top U.S. ports.
Financial Post spotlights the acquisition by Descartes of Localz to expand capabilities in the highly competitive final mile delivery market with technology that helps retailers engage with customers on the day they’re having goods or services delivered.
Transport Dive spotlights the integration of Descartes Aljex and FreightWaves TRAC to provide freight broker with quality data to give better, smarter and faster price offers to carriers, which helps to optimize freight booking margins and drives greater profitability.
gCaptain spotlights a new report by Descartes showing 1M TEUs per year have shifted away from U.S. West Coast ports, with Gulf Coast ports being the biggest beneficiary.
American Journal of Transportation on selection of Descartes’ last mile delivery solution by Eastern Propane & Oil to help supply propane to over 100,000 residential and commercial customers.
Supply Chain Dive features the integration of Descartes eBookings for Ocean Shipment Management with the SAP Logistics Business Network. Available on SAP’s digital marketplace, the solution digitizes ocean shipment booking for manufacturers, retailers and distributors.
DC Velocity takes note of Descartes’ acquisition of Australian company Localz and its last mile technology platform that helps retailers engage with customers from appointment booking through delivery of goods or services.
Commercial Carrier Journal’s Technology Shorts highlights the integration of FreightWaves TRAC spot rate data with the Descartes Aljex TMS to gain an up-to-date view of pricing data to make more informed rate, bid and freight booking decisions.