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Imports continue to decline and are close to where they were before COVID-19, but the coastal mix is very different.

Descartes: Las importaciones de diciembre de 2022 sólo un 1,3% por encima de las de diciembre de 2019

November saw another double-digit drop in America’s containerized imports, driven by sinking volumes from Asia.

Freight technology buyers should carefully assess their mindset when it comes to purchasing new technology in times of a less robust market.

Descartes said demand for supply chain visibility tools remains strong amid uncertainty in the broader economy.

Drop in imports from China in recent months comes on the heels of years of gains by exporters in the rest of Asia.

Imports remain 7% higher than pre-pandemic levels, with volumes steadying last month after September’s plunge.

Demand for Asian goods began dropping earlier this year. This is now having a delayed — and highly negative — effect on U.S. imports.

Freight brokers and 3PLs should focus on accommodating carriers’ technology needs in order to improve service levels.

Spot container rates for U.S.-bound cargoes are falling fast, yet import numbers at U.S. ports remain near their peak.

A new Descartes survey found that a majority of consumers will favor longer delivery times when it is better for the environment.

The e-commerce parcel shipping solutions provider is Descartes’ sixth acquisition since the beginning of 2021.

Last year, freight rates spiked as many shipping companies and logistics providers struggled to maintain in the midst of rising trade volume, while numerous countries were reinstating travel restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Descartes is paying $4 million for last-mile routing technology firm Foxtrot.

Ignoring logistics leads to negative feedback from customers, harming the ability of e-commerce merchants to grow their businesses.

Descartes has integrated its ShipRush shipping solution with two of its popular warehouse management systems.

Descartes has acquired NetCHB, a customs filing technology provider that specializes in e-commerce border trade.

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