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As part of the single window initiative, the US Census Bureau’s AESDirect Portal will migrate to US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Portal. Integrating AESDirect into AES/ACE will eliminate the US...
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There are a number of upcoming milestones and transition points that have recently occurred or are on the table in regard to US trade regulations. One of the key updates is the beginning of full ISF enforcement. The industry has witnessed over seven...
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CDM Software Solutions recently announced that it is using Descartes’ Global Logistics Network (GLN) to provide its customers comprehensive air cargo connectivity and messaging services. As a provider of cloud-based operations and asset tracking...
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A Customs Brokerage will use Descartes software to meet upcoming U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Export Manifest requirements A Customs Brokerage (ACB), a high-volume third-party logistics (3PL)...
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Descartes' NVOCC customer base has an advantage when it comes to Japan Ocean AFR (JP24) with access to an Inquiry Advance Cargo information List (IML) data bridge for Japan Ocean AFR Filings.
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The Largest eAWB Carrier by Volume to Charge for Paper Air Waybills Jim Alemany is Director, Rate Management Solutions at Descartes Cathay Pacific Cargo has announced that beginning on December 1 it will begin assessing a $25 surcharge on paper...
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Most companies leave lots of money on the table when they deploy them. Getting the most from them requires that companies spend time thinking about how they are going to be applied, how they will measure the results and the definition of success. The...
This past week, I had a chance to spend a few hours with the folks at a large global food manufacturer discussing the evolution of their mobile strategy. The company has been using GPS-enabled mobile technology with its thousands of sales and...
Aetna Forwarding, Inc. is streamlining shipment management and US customs entry submission with Descartes' OneView™ Forwarder Enterprise and Customs House Brokerage (CHB) solution. The solution helps coordinate global air and ocean import/export...
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Fleet operations are increasingly playing a pivotal role in supporting growth, enhancing profitability and managing perceptions about value / brand image. Though traditionally disparate, the enabling fleet technology silos of i) planning, ii)...
Descartes Customers Have Three Options to Help Ensure Compliance March 10 at 12am Japan Standard Time (JST) marked the final step in Japan’s Ocean Advance Filing Rules (AFR) implementation timeline. As of that time, filers are now required to send...
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Companies Share Vision to Standardize Electronic Communications, Automate Processes and Improve Efficiencies across the Air Freight Industry Descartes recently signed an alliance with InfoSky to streamline logistics messaging for the Chinese air...
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A brief case for e-freight, recent updates and a short questionnaire to assess your company’s readiness to adopt the initiative.
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The movement of data has become almost as important as the movement of cargo. Without timely and accurate information on goods being transported, the supply chain can be delayed or disrupted. This has never been more evident than with the new cargo...
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At the latest circuit of Air Industry events we heard from a number of people asking the same types of questions – what information will consignees require the air freight sector to exchange in 12 months, 5 years or 10 years time? How well prepared...
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This video recording provides an update on several important cargo security and customs compliance initiatives, such as the Import Security Filing (ISF) and Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program, along with some recommendations for shippers...
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A comprehensive MRM solution meets the needs of manufacturers, retailers, distributors and their logistics services providers by managing the entire delivery process, and enabling them to optimize and gain real-time control over their logistics...
United States (US) Customs & Border Protection (CBP) announced that on July 9, it will “begin full enforcement of the Importer Security Filing regulation (ISF), and will start issuing liquidated damages against ISF importers and carriers for ISF non...
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To win market share and remain profitable in a growing competitive environment, efficiently managing driver performance and customer service demands is paramount. Here are 5 ways to help ensure you improve performance.
The last few years in the air freight industry has seen initiatives such as e-freight and C2K continue to make slow progress, while information and communication technologies and channels have been evolving rapidly throughout business and society. In...
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