Descartes Shipper TMS
Greater Transportation Control for Modern Shippers
Strengthen your supply chain security while delivering cost savings and operational efficiency with the Descartes shipper TMS.
Leaders in your industry rely on Descartes
Discover end-to-end transportation management made easy
Plan, monitor, settle, and report on every shipment with one unified transportation management system (TMS). For over 40 years, Descartes has helped shippers simplify complex logistics across TL, LTL, ocean, air, intermodal, and parcel freight.
Agentic AI
Reduce manual work with intelligent logistics agents
Carrier Management
Seamlessly source, vet, onboard, and monitor carriers
Rating & Mode Optimization
Streamline ideal carrier selection, including private fleet
Load Planning & Consolidation
Maximize efficiency with intelligent route and load consolidation
Real-time Visibility
Minimize disruption with AI-driven exception management
Dynamic Dock
Scheduling
Automate & improve visibility for dock door scheduling
Yard & Asset
Management
Increase utilization and visibility across facilities
Freight Audit &
Settlement
Automate & simplify the invoice reconciliation process
Reporting & Analytics
Uncover savings with user-friendly dashboards & automated reports
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Optimize spend and efficiency for every shipment
reduction in miles
faster load optimization
decrease in freight spend
Connect your transportation ecosystem
Exchange real-time transportation data, automate communication workflows, and improve supply chain coordination with:
- Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility
- Robust Carrier Network
- API Connectivity & EDI Messaging
- Configurable Integrations
- Digital Document Management
Ensure uninterrupted day-to-day operations
Keep freight moving with the reliable platform performance and human support you need, including:
- Industry Leading Uptime
- Best-in-Class Security Protocols
- Dedicated Customer Support
- Self-Service Configuration
- Proactive Alert Monitoring
Deliver smarter with the Descartes Global Logistics Network™
Harness inter-enterprise data, AI-powered automation, and global logistics intelligence to drive stronger outcomes with:
- Scenario Planning
- Spot Rate Optimization
- Carrier Performance Analysis
- Comprehensive Benchmarking
- Advanced Business Intelligence
Learn why shippers trust Descartes
“We sought a TMS that could help us operationalize. This wasn’t just an exercise in checking boxes, but rather in identifying a partner that could meet our immediate needs and help us prepare for whatever might come our way. For us, that partner was Descartes”
KELSIE ACKERMAN
Logistics Manager, ISOFlex
Rapid time to value
The Descartes Shipper TMS can be implemented in a fraction of the time when compared to enterprise alternatives, enabling faster improvements across cost, efficiency, and partner collaboration.
Recognized industry leadership
Descartes has been named the top provider of cloud-based TMS solutions by ARC Advisory Group, driven by leading market share and proven commitment to technological advancement.
Watch a product preview
Take a look at how Descartes powers end-to-end transportation operations in one connected platform.
News & Insights
Fujifilm improves visibility, increases on-time performance with Descartes TMS
FAQ'S
The Descartes shipper TMS is for domestic and global shippers managing medium-to-high freight volumes across complex transportation networks, including manufacturers, retailers, distributors, consumer goods companies, and other logistics-intensive industries.
A modern TMS can help shippers strengthen all aspects of their transportation ecosystem. With network-wide visibility, automated workflows, and advanced business intelligence, shippers can unlock cost savings while improving operational performance.
A shipper TMS helps manage the full transportation lifecycle, including planning and optimization, carrier management, shipment execution, real-time visibility, freight audit and settlement, dock scheduling, reporting and analytics, and operationalized AI that supports scenario planning, exception management, and transportation decision-making.
Yes. The Descartes shipper TMS connects with ERP, WMS, carrier, customer, and partner systems through the Descartes Global Logistics Network™, leveraging the collective intelligence of more than 30,000 organizations to help shippers realize tangible operational and financial outcomes.
The right TMS should align with your transportation requirements, business goals, and growth plans. When evaluating providers, consider factors such as functionality, scalability, connectivity, visibility, security, implementation approach, and long-term support to ensure the solution can adapt as your business evolves. Learn more in the TMS buyer's guide.
Experience a fully connected TMS
See how Descartes helps industry-leading shippers make transportation a competitive advantage.