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As a distributor, optimizing fleet performance is pivotal for financial success, differentiation in a competitive landscape, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Recently, Adrian Gonzalez delved into these crucial aspects with Brad...
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The U.S. is hinting that it will further tighten export control rules. This article gives more details including the seven steps to compliance that also enable growth.
Has your relationship with the Roadnet organization degraded to the point where you are considering an alternate solution? Numerous customers who left Roadnet shared their challenges with us. If you are facing the same challenges, it may be time to...
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Border States, the sixth-largest electrical distributor in the US, is reshaping its operational landscape through Descartes' advanced route planning, dispatch, and execution solution. This strategic shift is propelling efficiency, providing delivery...
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Border Control Points (CPs) have emerged as a crucial component in fortifying the United Kingdom's biosecurity by serving as the first line of defence in the management of customs declarations.
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In today's dynamic business landscape, the distribution industry faces unprecedented challenges. The tried-and-true distribution business model is encountering headwinds from evolving customer demands and increasingly narrow profit margins. To adapt...
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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the U.S. Department of Commerce have issued a joint alert calling on financial institutions to proactively report potential attempts to evade U.S...
As the importance of route planning and the use of mobile solutions has grown to help optimize fleet performance, the market has shifted to cloud-based software solutions. While they offer improved security versus traditional on-premise solutions...
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ATLANTA, Georgia, December 7, 2023 – Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its December Global Shipping Report for logistics and supply chain professionals...
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IP address screening has been gaining in importance in recent years following a series of enforcement actions by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) against companies that unwittingly entered into online business transactions with individuals...
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In November 2023, U.S. container import volume decreased significantly from October 2023, with East and Gulf Coast ports experiencing the greatest declines. While the decrease is large, it is consistent with prior end-of-year reductions. Imports from...
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With global ecommerce sales expected to top $6 trillion in 2023 and grow to over $8T by 2026 according to Forbes, printing a shipping label quickly is more important than ever. Being able to print labels easily from a transportation management system...
The heightened regulatory obligations faced by businesses involved in international trade across all major industries require the implementation of robust denied party screening programs to ensure effective sanctions compliance. Failure to conduct...
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Mastering Ocean Freight In the world of ocean freight, where 80% of the global goods are transported, shipping companies encounter common challenges in managing their international inbound supply chain operations. Coordinating container shipments...
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Shore Point Distributing Company, Inc., a longstanding New Jersey beer distributor serving restaurants, bars, and beer stores for 90 years, recognized the need to adapt to the evolving distribution landscape. In a strategic move to enhance efficiency...
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HAMBURG, Germany and ATLANTA, Georgia, November 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Hapag-Lloyd spot rate offers and 30-day short-term rates are now available in the Descartes Global Price Management™ (GPM) solution. Dachser, a top 25 global forwarder, is streamlining ocean shipment booking processes by using the integrated solution to search and retrieve Hapag-Lloyd rates in real-time.
A TMS takes you from data to visibility. A well organised supply chain, where logistics applications help collect data and create 'visibility', is the basis of successful operations. Especially when shipments flow across multiple legs (or segments)...
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Great World Logistics (GWL) is a freight forwarder and customs broker founded in 1978 in San Francisco. The company was one of the first innovators in the Bay Area to combine freight forwarding and U.S. Customs clearance. For GWL, efficiency is key...
Explore the world of real-time visibility in logistics and supply chain management. Understand the challenges and benefits of continuous updates, Learn why real-time visibility is crucial for shippers and forwarders, and how it contributes to...
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MODE Global, one of the world’s leading logistics companies, is using Descartes Advanced Ocean Tracking™ (Descartes AoT™) to boost operational efficiency and provide customers with rich ocean status updates throughout the shipment journey. “Early on...
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