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
Reduce parcel costs and speed fulfillment with integrated rate shopping, label generation, and carrier connectivity with Descartes 3G TMS.
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
faster shipment processing
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.

Unify parcel rating, packing, labeling, and carrier handoff in one workflow that supports high volumes without adding operational overhead.
Shop parcel rates across connected carriers in real time so each shipment is selected based on cost and service rules defined by your operation.
Use shipment data to drive label and document creation automatically, minimizing corrections at pack and ship and keeping parcel flow consistent.
Automate carrier and service selection using your routing rules so parcels meet delivery expectations without manual checks each time.
Automate pack and ship workflows that extend shipping capacity through peak days and sustained demand.

transportation cost savings

daily orders per employee
Connect planning, execution, and settlement in one platform to keep freight secure and on track.
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.
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