Descartes Blog

ACAS is now mandatory for air cargo. With the issuance of the ACAS Interim Final Rule (IFR), the regulation is open to final comments ahead of the full penalty phase.

For many small- to medium-sized business (SMB), keeping pace with ecommerce growth is a marathon, not a sprint. The key to winning the race is managing growth with technology that makes sense for business. With consumers demanding more and more from online shippers, getting the ecommerce equation right is critical to succeeding in today’s competitive landscape.

With 80+ sessions across five tracks and amazing customer and partner speakers, Evolution 2018 reflects Descartes’ continued dedication to help our customers be more successful. One panel discussion on transportation management provided insights from Tim Motter, SAP Solutions Manager; Lance Healy, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Banyan Technology; and Ken Wood, Executive Vice President, Product Management at Descartes and addressed questions from attendees in three areas: Competition and Growth; Market Conditions and Regulations; and Technology, Innovation and the Future. 

The perfect storm of heightened customer expectations, constant cost pressure, and growing shipment demand driven by ecommerce is challenging freight brokers to cost effectively meet the service needs of their customers. By more tightly integrating recently acquired Descartes Aljex™ and Descartes MacroPoint™ solutions, Descartes Aljex freight brokerage customers get more detailed visibility into shipments and can eliminate manual check calls. This frees them to serve customers more strategically, win new accounts, and grow their business without additional headcount.