Descartes

Descartes is a global provider of technology for businesses managing transportation, logistics, trade compliance, and supply chain operations. Its solutions help organizations automate workflows, exchange data, meet regulatory requirements, and improve visibility across domestic and international activities. The company serves freight forwarders, customs brokers, retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and transportation and logistics providers.

For brokers and forwarders, Descartes offers transportation management, shipment management, digital rate management, multimodal tracking, accounting and billing, warehouse and purchase-order tools, and customer portals. Its global price management solution automates carrier rates and supports on-demand customer bookings. Other offerings include electronic data interchange and e-invoicing, customs declarations, security filings, foreign trade zone management, and trade intelligence tools for import and export data, classification, duties, tariffs, and export compliance.

Descartes also provides ecommerce operations software for inventory and order management, warehouse workflows, shipping, purchasing, and multichannel listings. Across its portfolio, the company emphasizes automation, connectivity, compliance, and actionable operational insight. Professional services, customer support, and training complement its software solutions.