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Every year, G2’s Top 50 Best Software Awards highlight the tools customers trust most to do their jobs better. And once again, those customers have spoken. We are proud to share that Descartes’ Denied and Restricted Party Screening Solution has been...
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The Global Shipping Report March U.S. Container Imports Climb as Global Supply Chain Pressures Mount Subscribe Stay informed with the latest insights from the Descartes Global Shipping Report Data for the Global Shipping Report provided by Descartes...
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Global trade has entered a period of sustained volatility. Tariffs are no longer temporary measures but structural features of international commerce. At the same time, geopolitical tensions, supply chain realignments, and heightened customs...
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A recent OFAC enforcement action against a U.S. Sports Academy resulted in $1.72 million in penalties for 89 violations of counternarcotics sanctions. The school had signed tuition enrollment agreements with two individuals on OFAC’s Specially...
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Classification updates occur every five years. But HS2028 is not routine. With 299 amendment sets, including new headings, subheadings, consolidations, and legal note revisions, HS2028 represents a material recalibration of the Harmonized System (HS)...
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Import tariffs are under increased scrutiny as U.S. regulators intensify enforcement efforts aimed at tariff evasion and customs fraud. In this Talking Logistics video episode, Adrian Gonzalez speaks with Jackson Wood, Director of Industry Strategy...
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Export Control Software for Global Trade Operations Export License Management Software Buyer's Guide Download the strategic buyer’s guide used by compliance and operations leaders to evaluate vendors, uncover hidden costs, and select an export...
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The Supreme Court decision from February 20, 2026, invalidating tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) has introduced a new layer of uncertainty for global trade. Tariffs directly influence sourcing decisions...
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The Hidden 50%: Are You Screening for Ownership Risk? View Product Video Book a Demo Sanctioned and restricted parties increasingly hide behind subsidiaries, affiliates, and multi‑layer control structures. Under the Office of Foreign Assets Control...
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In this video episode, Adrian Gonzalez with Talking Logistics speaks to Ken Wood, Executive Vice President, Product Management at Descartes about different types of global trade intelligence software solutions and the role artificial intelligence (AI...
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Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions enforcement does not always begin with a blocked transaction. In one recent case involving a U.S. FinTech company offering non-custodial digital asset wallets globally, regulators focused instead on...
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The Global Shipping Report December U.S. Container Imports Post Small Month-over-Month Increase, Closing 2025 Just Under 2024 Totals Subscribe Stay informed with the latest insights from the Descartes Global Shipping Report Data for the Global...
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Customer Success Story - Markem-Imaje Markem-Imaje, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dover Corporation, connects products and protects brands through intelligent identification, traceability and consumer engagement solutions. They offer the industry’s...
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Customer Success Story - Viva Energy Viva Energy operates across a complex regulatory landscape. Before implementing Descartes solutions, sanctions screening was inconsistent and manually intensive. With Descartes Visual Compliance with Dynamic...
Global trade has entered one of the most unpredictable periods in decades. Tariffs remain at or near historic highs; the de minimis exemption has ended, and regulatory requirements continue to intensify. At the same time, geopolitical forces, supply...
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Tariffs are unpredictable, and every adjustment to sourcing or routing introduces new complexity. Finance seeks cost relief, logistics needs reliable lanes, and legal worries about regulatory exposure. Each supplier change or route detour alters...
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Inside Descartes Datamyne: How Comprehensive Global Trade Data Unlocks Supply Chain Advantage View Product Video Book a Demo In this interview, Sabrina Rodriguez—Senior Product Manager for Descartes—breaks down how leading organizations are using...
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Meeting the Rising Demand for Robust Denied Party Screening: Insights from Descartes Compliance Experts View Product Video Book a Demo Regulations are changing faster than ever—and trade compliance teams are feeling the pressure. In this interview...
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Global trade regulations are shifting faster than many organizations can track. Tariff adjustments, sanctions activity, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements, and forced-labor enforcement continue to intensify, creating a level of...
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The Intelligence Behind Compliance: How Descartes GTI Helps Businesses Navigate Global Risk and Keeps Trade Moving View Product Video Book a Demo In today’s volatile global trade environment—where supply chains stretch across continents and every...
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