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Recent developments in the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security including a key appointment demonstrates renewed emphasis on export controls.
After the study of over 8,000 consumers across ten European and North American countries, Descartes Systems provides retailers and logistics organizations with critical insights into consumer purchase and delivery preferences and concerns. Download...
As more sanctions are imposed on Russia, an international plan is unveiled to counter sanctions evasion. Business observers emphasize the importance of sanctions screening to easily identify newly-listed denied parties.
Freight brokers are benefiting from the increased capabilities of switching to a digital freight brokerage. Learn how digitization can help your organization.
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Businesses today are being held to new standards, thanks in large part to the rise of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks that focus on long-term sustainability, ethical choices, and other forward-thinking initiatives.
This list explores essential strategies and tactics organizations can adopt to thrive in the chaos and shortages that lie ahead.
Avoid supply chain disruption & delays with container shipment tracking software. Learn how ocean visibility & carrier performance analytics reduce the impact of port congestion & delays.
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ATLANTA, Georgia, March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its March report on the ongoing global shipping crisis and...
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The Global Shipping Crisis Record Import Volumes, Strong Economic Drivers, Conflict & Inflation Uncertainty The global shipping crisis carried over into another month. February 2022 started with record year-over-year container import volumes versus...
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Countries across the globe have applied new sanctions to Russia for its Ukraine invasion. It is critical to understand the implications of these restrictions if you are conducting business anywhere with Russian-based parties.
The last year of hyper-inflated business, capacity shortage, workforce constraints and increasing customer service demands have pushed leading forwarders to adopt digitization as a key strategy for thriving in the future. Digitization is the...
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Western governments have imposed a new round of sanctions as a result of Russia recognizing the independence of two regions of Ukraine, Donetsk and Luhansk, and sending troops into those disputed areas. Trade restrictions to the two regions and...
ATLANTA, Georgia, February 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its February report on the ongoing global shipping crisis and...
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The Global Shipping Crisis Global Logistics Shipping Crisis: Record Import Volumes, But Slight Softening of Economic Drivers There was no break in the global shipping crisis as January 2022 started with record year-over-year container import volumes...
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The idea of having to conduct Global Sanctions Screening is often met with a collective groan if you ask the sales department of most businesses today. Many see the process as an onerous effort and a sunken cost that does nothing for the company but...
Import Control System 2 (ICS2) for Mail Resource Center This resource center includes information regarding the EU Import Control System 2 (ICS2) requirements for mail. We encourage air carriers to bookmark this page and to check back often for...
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A recent survey shows how top performing companies have leveraged automation to enhance trade intelligence and stay ahead of the global supply chain crisis.
In a volatile economy real-time supply chain visibility is essential Today, supply chains are in a state of flux. Some industries have experienced steep decreases in demand, while others are more stable or have even surged. Because entire supply...
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Adrian Gonzalez with Talking Logistics speaks to Descartes’ Chris Jones, EVP Industry & Services, for insights into labor shortages in the U.S. and globally, what this means in the short- and long-term for shippers, logistics service providers and...
A recent political development is the United States’ increased use of export sanctions. The use of sanctions has been on the rise since the Presidency of Barack Obama and continued throughout Donald Trump’s term, with current reports claiming that it...
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