Descartes Transportation Management

Global Transportation Technology to Strengthen Your Supply Chain


Descartes is the cloud native platform shippers, freight brokers, and 3PLs trust to synchronize transportation processes and optimize the flow of goods with multimodal TMS, real-time visibility, dock scheduling, and carrier connectivity solutions.

The best businesses rely on Descartes to solve their complex supply chain challenges

Performance optimization
for any mode


Unlock the next level of productivity with our mode optimization technology. Intelligently select the ideal mode and carrier to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness across your supply chain.

Fueling high-performance supply chains through connectivity


The Descartes Global Logistics Network™ is unique in its ability to connect the world’s largest carrier data network to shippers for essential visibility, robust connections, and insightful analytics to empower your global supply chain.

What can Descartes do for you?

How Fujifilm Improved On-Time Performance

Reduce Costs and Fees
Utilize our tools to streamline mode selection, carrier choices, and rates, resulting in savings exceeding 10% of your total transportation expenditure.

Improve Customer Service
Distinguish your business with top-notch on-time performance, proactive risk monitoring, and automated status alerts.

Increase Productivity
Bid farewell to manual check calls and data entry with advanced automation transforming your shipping processes

Modular, rapid-deployment solutions for any business

Shipper Transportation Management System

Optimize and execute transportation across modes 

Supply Chain Visibility Platform​

Enhance performance with real-time shipment statuses

Dynamic Dock Appointment Scheduling

Automate and improve visibility for dock door scheduling

Reporting & Analytics

Visualize transportation data with business intelligence tools

Carrier Connectivity

Connect, rate, route, and track carriers from a single network

Fleet Management

Route planning, optimization & dispatch to maximize fleet

Retail Distribution

Control inventory flow from distribution centers to stores

Parcel Shipping

Automate and optimize small package shipments

Freight Broker TMS

Robust transportation management for freight brokers

Cost savings that drive bottom line results

Schedule a meeting with our team to evaluate the impact of comprehensive TM solutions on your business

LESS TIME SPENT TRACKING

DECREASE IN FREIGHT SPEND

PRODUCTIVITY INCREASE

"We’ve experienced significant efficiency gains and cost savings by automating inefficient manual processes and moving away from disparate systems. Improving command of our inbound and outbound transportation operations is critical for our business, (and) Descartes’ domain expertise and cloud-based solutions helped us plan and implement a technology deployment strategy that efficiently scaled across our distribution operations."

Director of Logistics, Cabela’s

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Our customers deliver remarkable experiences

"The most helpful thing about the TMS is that everything is in one place. I can quote and tender LTL shipments out to carriers in the same place I can spot quote full truckload shipments. It also handles the freight payment side."

Brad H. on G2

The customer service is top of the line. Whenever we need help, someone is always available to assist. The product is great and provides excellent visibility and easy access to troubleshoot shipments.

Brandon L. on G2

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Customer Success Stories

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Looking to report & reduce carbon emissions?

By leveraging a TMS, businesses can optimize transportation efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, minimize emissions, and make more sustainable choices in their logistics processes.

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FAQ'S

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