Transportation & Logistics


Use Digital Transformation to Operate More Profitably, Compete More Effectively, and Cultivate Lasting Relationships with Customers

Descartes is a trusted technology partner for thousands of transportation and logistics companies just like you. The breadth and depth of the solutions we provide to help your operations are unparalleled. From augmenting your current capabilities to transforming your logistics business, Descartes has the solutions that can make a difference to your business’s performance.

By combining the latest innovations in logistics technology, powerful trade intelligence and network reach, Descartes offers the most complete offering of cloud-based logistics and supply chain management solutions.

Key Capabilities for Transportation & Logistics


Industry Verticals We Serve


Air Carriers
Providing best in class air cargo tracking and software for airlines worldwide

Ocean Carriers
Offering end-to-end freight management and connectivity across the ocean supply chain

Ground Carriers
Delivering innovation for Less than Truckload (LTL) & Truckload (TL) carriers

3PLs
Providing solutions to move and ship goods as well as optimize onsite operational processes

Freight Brokers
Delivering smarter, faster, and more secure solutions for freight brokers

Forwarders
Helping forwarders digitize multimodal operations and improve shipment visibility

Customs Brokers
Enabling customs brokers to speed and enhance cross-border regulatory compliance

Customer Success & Industry Resources

Swick Logistics

Swick Logistics, implemented the cloud-based, user-friendly Descartes Aljex™ transportation management system (TMS) integrated seamlessly with Descartes MacroPoint™ for real-time load tracking and AI-powered capacity sourcing.
The Reality of Last Mile Logistics

Talking Logistics’ host Adrian Gonzalez speaks to Descartes’ Shawn Winter for insights into what makes last mile delivery so challenging, the highly unusual “Super Peak” season, and the importance of data and shipment sharing among last mile partners.
Rea Magnet Wire

Rea Magnet Wire, one of the world’s leading suppliers of magnet wire and nonferrous metals, replaced manual transportation management practices with the cloud-based, shipper-focused Descartes Transportation Manager™ solution and the Descartes MacroPoint™ freight visibility solution.

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