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Grow faster with fully connected logistics

Orchestrate your end-to-end operation with the visibility and security customers expect using Descartes 3G TMS.

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Deliver reliable outcomes on every load

Bring precision and predictability to complex freight networks your customers can trust.

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greater efficiency

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transportation cost savings

Gain sharper clarity from order to closeout

Unite customers, carriers, and workflows with connected
capabilities that simplify operations.

Compare rates and optimize load creation across modes to build shipments that protect service commitments and margins.

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Source and manage a reliable carrier base with structured onboarding, enforced compliance, and measurable performance.

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Track shipments across modes with real-time shipment status and proactive alerts.

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Keep carriers and customers aligned on orders, tenders, and documents without chasing updates or managing inboxes.

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Move from shipment to settlement with accurate audit, faster payment, and fewer billing disputes.

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Automate manual tasks with exception-focused artificial intelligence (AI) that keeps you in control.

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Analyze cost, service, and performance with real-time data built directly into daily operations and management.

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Proven real-world results

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faster load optimization

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The 3G team is extremely responsive to our needs, and the reliable
connectivity we have with carriers and client partners has enabled
greater productivity and customer service. As a result, our enhanced
operations have become a demonstrable competitive advantage for
us – and one that benefits our clients as well.

Gerry McDevitt

Vice President, Domestic Services, Mohawk

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At PSA BDP, agility is our competitive advantage. With Descartes 3G TMS, we’ve harnessed a fully comprehensive solution to deliver innovative and sustainable supply chain solutions, including drayage, resulting in tangible cost savings. Consolidating all modes on one TMS platform has driven efficiencies and direct cost savings.

Stephanie Tomlinson, CLTD

Director of Client Relations & Solutions, PSA BDP

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One of NFI’s initiatives is to reduce the amount of equipment used and miles traveled for our customers, ultimately increasing efficiencies and reducing cost. Descartes 3G TMS helps us dynamically plan through all areas of optimization. From a tactical standpoint, I’m not sure if there’s a more flexible and robust planning algorithm on the market.

Jeff Kanterman

Regional Vice President of Transportation Management, NFI

Simplify how freight gets moved

Unify workflows across every mode, rate, and partner to close
operational gaps and unlock new growth.

Multimodal TMS

Plan, source, rate, and execute mode optimized shipments without blind spots through our intelligent and secure TMS.

LTL Management

Streamline LTL rating and tendering with automated direct carrier connectivity that improves accuracy and reduces costs.

Drayage

Natively handle dray moves with scheduling, status, paperwork, and coordination to curb delays and demurrage.

Built for how your industry ships

Configure transportation workflows around industry-specific
constraints, service demands, and cost drivers.

Time-Critical Freight
Elevate your shipment visibility to manage time and temperature
sensitive freight with precision so product arrives within spec and
service commitments are consistently met.
High-Volume Operations
Handle large daily order counts with planning and automation that keep teams productive even as volume spikes or fluctuates unexpectedly.
Multi-Stop & Job-Site Delivery
Coordinate complex routing and delivery requirements with the visibility and control needed to avoid delays, rework, and missed appointments.
Seasonal Demand Shifts
Absorb peak seasons and demand swings smoothly, adjusting execution without disrupting existing customers or day-to-day operations.
Inbound & Outbound Coordination
Manage freight tied to production, inventory, or fulfillment schedules while keeping inbound and outbound flows aligned in one system.
Multi-Party Collaboration
Keep customers, carriers, and internal teams working from the same information, so execution stays aligned without inbox overload.
Mixed Business Models
Run brokerage, managed transportation, and control-tower services together without splitting systems or creating operational silos.

Savings Calculator

Model how automation, efficiency, and visibility translate into real, measurable savings.

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Estimated Results

Optimized Carrier Selection $450,000
Optimized Load Planning $600,000
Automated Tendering $300,000
Settlement & Audit $150,000
Reporting & Analytics $150,000
Manual Workload Hours Saved Annually 6260
Total Expected Annual Savings $1,650,000

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