Global Trade Intelligence

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 8, 2025 -- Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its July Global Shipping Report for logistics and supply chain professionals. In June 2025, U.S. container...

The Global Shipping Report June U.S. Container Imports Show Modest Rebound, but China Volumes Remain Depressed Subscribe Stay informed with the latest insights from the Descartes Global Shipping Report Data for the Global Shipping Report provided by...

In an era of tightening regulations and global trade complexity, export compliance has evolved from a back-office obligation into a frontline business advantage. While competitors wait on manual approvals and chase down spreadsheets, companies using...

In an era marked by escalating tariff volatility and shifting geopolitical dynamics, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have emerged as pivotal instruments for businesses aiming to navigate the complexities of international trade. These agreements offer...

The latest Descartes Datamyne™ U.S. import data indicates yet another reordering of traditional trade patterns as businesses stockpiled, and trading partners raced to get exports to market ahead of rising tariffs, quotas, and export restrictions...

When it comes to denied party screening, trust is everything—and Descartes delivers. That’s why compliance professionals across industries choose a solution ranked as a G2 Leader and built to meet the highest regulatory standards.

In May 2025, U.S. container imports declined sharply after several months of growth, falling 9.7% from April and 7.2% year-over-year to 2,177,453 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)—the lowest monthly total since March 2024 (2,145,341 TEUs). The drop...

Denied Party Screening is an essential safeguard in global trade compliance, ensuring businesses don’t engage with sanctioned, debarred, or restricted entities. However, for compliance teams, the recurring problem of false positives gets in the way...

As tariff uncertainty continues to ripple through global supply chains, organizations are turning to powerful—but often underutilized—tools to maintain agility and protect margins. One of the most effective options? Foreign Trade Zones.