Freight Spot Rates Explained: A Practical Guide for Shippers
Freight spot rates aren’t unpredictable; they’re responsive. Those that plan for the inevitable shifts can adapt faster.
Parcel
Ship parcels faster with built-in control
Reduce parcel costs and speed fulfillment with integrated rate shopping, label generation, and carrier connectivity with Descartes 3G TMS.
Simplify parcel shipping decisions
Standardize parcel workflows from rate selection through label
creation and tendering, enabling higher daily throughput and
measurable efficiency gains at scale.
%+
reduction in manual labor
x
faster shipment processing
Access seamless ERP integrations
Strengthen your network with trusted connectivity. The Descartes built-in ERP integrations easily adapt to your business needs with configurable rules, custom data fields, and personalized views, so your operation stays fully connected.
Execute parcel shipping with precision
Unify parcel rating, packing, labeling, and carrier handoff in one workflow that supports high volumes without adding operational overhead.
Compare parcel rates instantly
Shop parcel rates across connected carriers in real time so each shipment is selected based on cost and service rules defined by your operation.
Protect packing accuracy
Use shipment data to drive label and document creation automatically, minimizing corrections at pack and ship and keeping parcel flow consistent.
Keep service levels on track
Automate carrier and service selection using your routing rules so parcels meet delivery expectations without manual checks each time.
Ship high volumes with ease
Automate pack and ship workflows that extend shipping capacity through peak days and sustained demand.
Customer-proven performance
%
transportation cost savings
x
daily orders per employee
Before, we could manage about 40 orders per employee per day on our legacy platform. With Descartes 3G TMS, we can now complete 85 or more orders per person per day.
I liked the scope of Descartes 3G TMS capabilities and the fact that it can grow as we grow the business. I was also very intrigued when I learned that Descartes does a few major releases every year. It shows they’re working to constantly update the system and make it better for the users. Prior to Green Circle, I worked for a company for nine years and I don’t think that TMS was upgraded once.
Expand your transportation capabilities
Connect planning, execution, and settlement in one platform to keep freight secure and on track.
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