The Descartes Systems Group Inc.

Herschel Parts Automates Multicarrier Shipping and Improves Cost Control with Descartes

Descartes announced that Herschel Parts, an aftermarket agricultural parts maker, is using Descartes Pacejet integrated with its new ERP system to automate multicarrier shipping. Herschel now processes 98% of shipments through one parcel-and-LTL workflow, eliminating roughly 10 hours of weekly manual data entry and finding carrier options 5-10% cheaper on individual shipments. The release is a customer-proof-point marketing piece with no disclosed contract value; it modestly supports Pacejet's value proposition in ERP-integrated shipping automation.

•12d ago

WEL Companies Streamlines Freight Brokerage and Carrier Workflows with Integrated Descartes and CARRIER1 Solutions

Descartes announced that Wisconsin-based WEL Companies is using its broker transportation management system integrated with CARRIER1 Vault to run asset-based and brokerage freight workflows. The integration keeps brokers inside Descartes' TMS while load tenders, status updates and delivery documents flow automatically between carriers, drivers and the platform. The release is a routine customer-win announcement with no disclosed financial terms; it reinforces Descartes' ecosystem-partnership strategy rather than moving near-term results.

•17d ago

Descartes Unveils Next Step in Supply Chain AI with Agent Control Plane

Descartes introduced the Descartes Agent Control Plane, a platform for coordinating AI agents across applications and trading partners to execute multi-step logistics workflows within customer-defined guardrails and human oversight. The product is built on the Descartes Global Logistics Network and is designed to reduce manual handoffs, keep shipments moving as approvals arrive, and maintain a traceable record of agent actions. The launch debuted at the company's Innovation Forum in Chicago, which drew a record 1,000+ attendees and 200+ speakers; the announcement is a strategic AI positioning step with no disclosed financial impact.

•1mo ago

Descartes Expands AI Innovation with Agent that Helps Reduce Global Trade Data Research and Analysis Time by Up to 90%

Descartes launched the Datamyne AI Agent, a conversational AI capability embedded in its global trade intelligence platform that can cut trade data research and analysis time by up to 90%. The agent draws on Datamyne's dataset spanning 230 markets with more than 500 million shipment records added annually, returning natural-language answers in seconds with supporting visualizations and underlying records. The launch deepens Descartes' AI positioning in trade intelligence, though the release discloses no financial terms or customer adoption metrics.

•1mo ago

Descartes Announces Fiscal 2027 Second Quarter Financial Results

Descartes delivered record fiscal Q2 2027 results, with revenue of $201.1 million up 12% year-over-year and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.57 up 33% from $0.43. Profitability and cash generation strengthened across the board: net income rose 32% to $50.0 million, Adjusted EBITDA grew 18% to $94.4 million (47% of revenues), operating cash flow climbed 28% to $81.3 million, and cash ended the quarter at $401.1 million. The company kept deploying capital: it closed cash-funded acquisitions of TAI (~$99.3 million) and Extensiv (~$119.9 million) and repurchased $24.3 million of shares in the quarter under its NCIB, part of a consolidation strategy that has included eight acquisitions since the start of fiscal 2026.

•1mo ago

Descartes Acquires Extensiv

Descartes Systems Group acquired Extensiv for approximately $120 million in cash to enhance its warehouse management and AI capabilities for 3PLs. The deal, funded from cash on hand, expands Descartes' reach into the omnichannel fulfillment market and follows the recent acquisition of Tai. Management expects the addition to deepen data richness and fulfillment intelligence across the Descartes Global Logistics Network.

•2mo ago

K&R International Services Uses Descartes to Help Automate High-Volume EU Ecommerce Import Filings

K&R International Services has selected Descartes to automate European Union Import Control System 2 (ICS2) security filings for high-volume ecommerce charter cargo carriers. The Descartes solution enables K&R to standardize data and automate hundreds of thousands of regulatory submissions per month, helping the firm manage tight air cargo processing windows. Descartes noted that this deployment demonstrates how its automation and connectivity tools support compliant cargo movement into the EU at scale.

•2mo ago

Descartes Acquires Tai

Descartes Systems Group acquired Tai Software, a provider of AI-powered transportation management solutions for freight brokers, for approximately US $100 million in cash. The acquisition is designed to expand Descartes' transportation management capabilities and add critical shipment data to its Global Logistics Network. Management expects the combined solutions to help freight brokers improve operating margins and accelerate digital transformation.

•2mo ago

Descartes Introduces AI-Powered Image Document Management to Help Accelerate Customs Entry and Shipment Processing

Descartes Systems Group introduced new AI-powered Image Document Management capabilities designed to help customs brokers and freight forwarders accelerate customs entry and shipment processing. The solution uses logistics-trained AI agents embedded directly into Descartes’ existing platform to interpret trade documents like commercial invoices and bills of lading, transforming them into operationally ready data to reduce manual rekeying. By leveraging the Descartes Global Logistics Network, the new capabilities eliminate the need for separate applications or complex integrations, allowing users to process documents within the workflows they already use.

•2mo ago

ArrowXL Reduces Fleet Mileage in Home Delivery Operations by 13% with Descartes

Descartes Systems Group announced that U.K. delivery specialist ArrowXL has reduced its fleet mileage by approximately 13% using Descartes' route planning and fleet performance management solution. The implementation allowed ArrowXL to automate 95% of its overnight route planning, which cut early route terminations from 5% to 1% and reduced missed time window deliveries by 4%. Descartes noted that its AI-powered solution enabled the customer to lower costs and emissions while increasing delivery success rates and revenue per route.

•2mo ago

Descartes Introduces New AI-Powered Free Trade Intelligence (FTI) Solution to Help Reduce Trade Costs

Descartes Systems Group introduced its new AI-powered Free Trade Intelligence (FTI) solution to help manufacturers and traders reduce costs and improve compliance. The solution utilizes a library of rules covering more than 250 global regimes to automate duty savings analysis and reduce manual review cycles. It integrates with existing ERP systems and Descartes' Global Logistics Network, providing an auditable workflow for trade compliance and tariff optimization.

•3mo ago

Forefront Global Logistics Building AI-enabled Digital Brokerage on Unified Descartes Platform

Descartes Systems Group announced that Forefront Global Logistics (FGL) has selected its transportation management suite to build an AI-powered digital freight brokerage. FGL is utilizing Descartes' integrated technology stack—including Aljex, MacroPoint, and MyCarrierPortal—to automate workflows and enhance carrier security. The deployment has allowed FGL to scale operations without increasing headcount while improving shipment data quality and reducing fraud exposure.

•3mo ago

Descartes Acquires Drivin

Descartes Systems Group acquired Drivin, a Latin American last-mile delivery management platform, for approximately $30 million in cash upfront. The transaction includes a potential $5 million performance-based earn-out payable in fiscal 2029 and aims to expand Descartes' AI-powered logistics capabilities and data assets in the region. By integrating Drivin's machine learning tools and operational data, Descartes intends to enhance its Global Logistics Network and fleet performance management solutions for distribution-intensive businesses.

•4mo ago

New AuditLog Capability from Descartes Helps Organizations Create Auditable, Transparent Carrier Selection Processes Amidst Rising Regulatory Scrutiny

Descartes announced a new AuditLog capability within its MyCarrierPortal solution to help logistics providers create auditable carrier selection processes. The launch addresses increasing scrutiny following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, emphasizing the need for documented vetting and reasonable care. The feature automates the recording of risk assessments and management oversight, creating a historical record of onboarding decisions and is available now.

•4mo ago

Descartes Announces Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Financial Results

Descartes reported Q1FY27 revenue of $193.6 million, a 15% increase year-over-year, driven by a 15% rise in services revenue to $180.5 million. Net income grew 34% to $48.5 million, with diluted EPS reaching $0.55 compared to $0.41 in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA expanded 20% to $89.8 million, maintaining a 46% margin. The company completed the acquisition of Idelic Inc. for approximately $25.3 million, plus up to $12 million in contingent consideration, and repurchased 305,000 shares for $20.8 million during the quarter.

•5mo ago