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The Import Control System 2 (ICS2) regulation is a safety and security system that calls for greater advanced cargo information and that replaces the legacy framework. The regulation calls for added data that was previously handled by carriers at the...
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that enable small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) to obtain accurate rates to better manage imports and exports. As a leader in accelerating the digitization trend within the shipping industry, Ship4wd is using Descartes Global Price Management™...
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Whether you run a small forwarding operation or oversee a large, multi-national international company, implementing best-in-class forwarder TMS software can greatly enhance your operations. However, one of the primary concerns for many businesses is...
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...
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...
Reducing Costs, Managing Rates, and Enabling Customers to Book and Quote On-demand with Descartes. AMC Transportation is a licensed Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) and Non-vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) that specializes in a broad...
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Automating Workflow & Achieving World-class Customer Service with Descartes. Northpoint Logistics, an international freight forwarder headquartered in Kansas City, is using Descartes Forwarder Back-office Solution to automate processes, meet evolving...
Canadian Customs Self-Assessment (CSA) An Overview & How Descartes Can Help Connect with Descartes What is the Canadian CSA Program? The Customs Self-Assessment (CSA) program is designed for low-risk, pre-approved importers, carriers, and registered...
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Marine Services International, Inc. (MSI) is an international freight forwarder and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) based out of the Cleveland, Ohio freight hub. The company has been using Descartes to manage warehouse operations, analyze...
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JK International is pleased to have made the move to Descartes since the solution is intuitive, the functionality is comprehensive, and Descartes' staff responsive to our inquiries.
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Today’s customers expect to view the status of their shipments on-demand. They also want to know if a shipment has cleared customs, its security filing status, or if a shipment is at risk of a delay. Descartes Customer Visibility for LSPs provides on...
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Automating Freight Forwarding Processes to Move Cargo More Efficiently. Speed Global Services (SGS) is a growing freight forwarder and customs broker committed to offering personal and customized shipping experience to its customer base. Over the...
Descartes Multimodal Shipment Management serves as the core of logistics operations for freight forwarders. The solution serves-up import and export shipments across all modes of transport in one intuitive interface. No matter if a shipment is...
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ATLANTA, Georgia and LIER, Belgium, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), announced today that the Descartes eBookings for Ocean Shipment Management solution is now an SAP Endorsed App, available for online purchase on SAP® Store. SAP Endorsed Apps are a category of solutions from SAP’s partner ecosystem that help customers become best-run, intelligent enterprises. Endorsed apps are meant to deliver value with desired outcomes.
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Air Shipment Management Knowledge Center Learn more about Descartes solutions for the air cargo industry Learn More Resource Center Read more about the electronic air waybill (eAWB) and how Descartes can help Learn More Helping Freight Forwarders &...
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Consolidating Ocean Carrier Updates to Deliver Exceptional Customer Service Challenge: Accessing Multiple Ocean Carrier Portals Accelerated Global Logistics is a growing company that is expanding into new shipment specializations. While the freight...
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Automating Rating to Free Resources, Drive-up Revenue & Customer Service Challenge: Manual Processes Impeded Efficiency Hellman Worldwide Logistics is a growing logistics service provider (LSP) that is expanding into new regions and service offerings...
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U.S. Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Resource Center Updated Information and Key Milestones on the U.S. Single Window to Trade This resource center includes information regarding the CBP ACE customs and security filing submission modernization...
Descartes recently sponsored a Web Seminar, hosted by American Shipper, titled "3PL Evolution - Purchase Order Management Tools Reshape the Intermediary's Role." As international trade and transportation has become more complex, traditional...
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Descartes’ extensive customs and logistics domain expertise is embodied in a comprehensive technology platform designed to help brokers and forwarders more efficiently run complex international operations. On-demand solutions enable large and small...
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