AJOT on how imports of U.S. container cargo in August jumped 12.9% from a year ago, as a summer volume surge delayed cargo at major ports, according to Descartes’ most recent global shipping report.
Supply and Demand Chain Executive shares insights from Descartes’ Jerry Veres on how creating a culture of safety for last mile delivery operations doesn’t have to feel like someone’s bringing the compliance hammer down on drivers.
Supply Chain 24/7 features findings from Descartes’ latest global shipping report, including that a second month of high container import volumes has contributed to an increase in port transit delays at the majority of the top 10 U.S. ports.
Inbound Logistics speaks to Descartes’ Chris Jones on notable workforce shortages facing supply chain and logistics leaders, according to a recent Descartes study, and how knowledge workers and managerial positions are hardest to fill, given the increased emphasis on data analysis and artificial intelligence across many sectors.
Tune in! For Inbound Logistics’ latest Good Question feature, Descartes’ Anne van de Heetkamp shares his view on a track that captures the experience and work approach of supply chain professionals.
Descartes has acquired MyCarrierPortal, a leading provider of carrier onboarding and risk monitoring solutions for the trucking industry, to augment its offering to help freight brokers and shippers combat carrier fraud and #cargotheft, a serious and ongoing problem in the transportation industry.
Watch now! Logistics Viewpoints speaks to Descartes’ Mike Hane for insights into top findings from the company’s 8th Annual Global Transportation Management study, including what shippers and logistics service providers consider to be the most important market trends and regulatory challenges facing the industry today as well as key trends in TMS technology to help position them for success.
SAN DIEGO, CA and ATLANTA, GA, September 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Mississippi-based Mitchell Companies, a total beverage distributor and longstanding Anheuser-Busch wholesaler, is using Descartes’ route planning and execution platform to enhance customer service across six locations in three states through more effective routing, improved driver performance and better visibility into sales and distribution operations.
ATLANTA, Georgia and WATERLOO, Ontario, September 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, will showcase supply chain and logistics technology innovations for transportation management; routing, mobile and telematics; and freight forwarders, customs brokers and air cargo at its 2024 Innovation Forum event, which takes place October 8-10, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago.
LONDON, UK, Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that U.K.-based freight forwarder NF Global Logistics has expanded its use of the Descartes e-Customs solution to manage customs compliance for specialised goods consolidation import and export services across continental Europe (“groupage services”).