Descartes

Descartes’ monthly report shows strong February container imports, but March and April volumes appear less certain.

Supply chain software provider Descartes said it continued to pick up market share on its way to another record quarterly performance.

U.S. imports kept chugging along, despite all the talk of supply chain problems due to Red Sea attacks and Panama’s drought.

Imports have held up surprisingly well this year, but peak season’s end and canal restrictions are finally curbing volumes.

Software-as-a-service provider Descartes reported record quarterly results Tuesday and said the market is ripe for M&A.

Containerized imports have rebounded strongly in 2023, with October volumes up 33% from February’s low.

Peak season demand propelled imports higher in September, although softening spot rates point to a fourth-quarter slowdown.

Now that supply chains are back to normal, the typical effects of seasonality have returned, bringing U.S. imports up.

Supply chain visibility provider Descartes leans on past acquisitions to grow through the downcycle.

Containerized imports are rising seasonally, as expected. This year is on track to top pre-pandemic volumes by low single digits.

June volumes of containerized imports were higher than normal and the National Retail Federation predicts more gains ahead.

Most consumers are interested in knowing more about eco-friendly delivery methods, a Descartes study finds.

Supply chain visibility provider Descartes beat first-quarter estimates, and management said they are optimistic about recent trends.

An annual survey from Descartes shows how brokers and forwarders are adjusting to the downside of the cycle.

America’s imports are not signaling a recession, at least not yet. Inbound volumes are rising from the bottom.

U.S. businesses overshot in 2022, importing way more than they needed. The hangover is in full swing, depressing 2023 imports.

Supply chain software provider Descartes sees retailers refilling shelves as 2023 progresses.

Supply chain software provider Descartes announced Tuesday the acquisition of final-mile tech platform GroundCloud.

After a bounce in January, containerized imports could drop this month to the lowest level since May 2020.

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