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UK Government confirms — there will be no extension to the Transition Period On 12 June 2020, the UK Government, confirmed there will be no extension to the Transition Period. Import and export declarations will be required from 1 January 2021 and...

The UK Government has announced that Brexit will require checks on goods entering Northern Ireland from the United Kingdom and that the UK Government “will urgently put in place detailed plans with the executive, which does include the physical posts...

Given the long tail of truckload carriers, factoring in a mobile app for drivers is a must to ensure visibility across your carrier network. Drivers, however, are bombarded with app requests, and also leverage a multitude of applications for their...

An event like COVID-19 (coronavirus) changes everything. One big change is the number of vehicles on the road. There has been a significant reduction in traffic and, as a result, actual road speeds have increased. If your company uses a route...

A couple of updates from the last couple of weeks.There has been some surprise at the UK Government decision not to seek to be members of the EU’s “safety and security zone” as part of the ongoing trade negotiations. Many trade bodies are pushing for...

Following the EU’s announcement of its mandate, the UK has in turn published its negotiating stance for a comprehensive free trade agreement with the EU. As the Descartes’ corporate Headquarters are in Canada it’s nice to see that the UK Government...

Having the right product displayed at the right time is crucial for retail store success. Yet, it’s a universal challenge facing a wide spectrum of modern retail environments, from traditional high-end and fast-fashion stores to seasonal and pop-up...

The UK and the EU have both now agreed their negotiating mandates in readiness to start Trade Talks.While we wait for the UK to publish its position, the publication of the EU’s starting position once again reminds us that there will be Customs...

Regardless of industry, company size, or geography, keeping customers satisfied and coming back for more is the driving force behind any successful business. In a distribution-based business, exemplary customer service that keeps clients happy is...

Selecting a route optimization solution can be daunting. Weighing customer requirements, return on investment, company standards, change management, IT resources, and planning time all play into the decision-making process. The industry experience...