# **Descartes Broker & Forwarder Enterprise Systems**

## **Freight Forwarder TMS**

A SaaS-driven Transportation Management System to Provide Forwarders with Complete Control Over Operations

**Leading Companies Rely on Descartes to Accelerate Back-office Operations**

## **What is Descartes Freight Forwarder TMS?**

A SaaS-based Comprehensive Platform for Freight Forwarders to Manage Operations. Run All Aspects of Logistics Operations with a Complete Freight Forwarding ERP and Transportation Management System (TMS).

### **Multimodal Shipment Management**

Coordinate import and export shipments across all modes of transport on an intuitive freight forwarding ERP system

[Learn More](/content/solutions/broker-and-forwarder-enterprise-systems/shipment-management/index.html)

### **Advanced Integrative Capabilities**

Fully-automated manufacturing, change management procedures and material disposition filings

[Learn More](/content/solutions/b2b-connectivity-and-messaging/api-connectivity/index.html)

### **Accounting & Financial Analysis**

Take the pulse of operations with rich accounting and financial performance analytics

[Learn More](/content/solutions/broker-and-forwarder-enterprise-systems/accounting-and-billing/index.html)

### **Shipment Tracking & Visibility**

Provide comprehensive customer-facing visibility with a web-based tracking tool

[Learn More](/content/solutions/broker-and-forwarder-enterprise-systems/shipment-portal/index.html)

### **Rate Management**

Deliver on-demand customer booking and quoting with end-to-end rate management

[Learn More](/content/solutions/broker-and-forwarder-enterprise-systems/digital-rate-management/index.html)

### **Reporting & Dashboards**

Analyze trends and performance with advanced reporting and statistical analysis

[Learn More](/content/resources/knowledge-center/descartes-reporting-services/index.html)

[Watch the On-demand Demo](/content/lp/one-view-on-demand-demo/index.html)

## **Buyer's Guide:**  **What to Look for in a Best-In-Class Forwarder TMS**

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## **We're Top Ranked on G2**

" **_Descartes greatly assists our customs compliance for cross-border shipments._**"

**_"The support and helpdesk availability are great, and the staff is always there to assist when needed."_**

**_"Everything I need is at my fingertips!"_**

**_"[It's a] full suite of services for freight forwarding, from quoting to invoicing."_**

" **_The program is easy to use and fast responding._**"

[Read More on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-forwarder-enterprise-suite/reviews)

## **Descartes Forwarder TMS empowers smarter decisions and greater efficiency**

#### **Descartes Forwarder TMS powers freight forwarder operations worldwide**

Our global freight TMS enables efficient coordination of shipments from origin to destination, facilitates real-time customer tracking, streamlines communication between stakeholders, automates documentation processes, and provides valuable insights through rich accounting and data analytics.

## **Can You Share Some Proven Customer Success Stories?**

Read how A Customs Brokerage is achieving a stellar growth trajectory using Descartes Forwarder TMS

**[Learn More](/content/resources/knowledge-center/customs-brokerage-learn-how-customs-brokerage-realizes-stellar-growth/index.html)**

Discover how NorthPoint Logistics is automating workflow and improving customer service with Descartes

**[Learn More](/content/resources/knowledge-center/customer-success-story-northpoint-logistics/index.html)**

## **What Sets the Descartes Forwarder TMS Apart from the Competition**?

### **Cloud-based Technology**

Provide comprehensive customer-facing visibility with a web-based tracking tool

[Learn More](/content/resources/knowledge-center/b2b-supply-chain-integration-4-benefits-cloud-based-solution/index.html)

### **Expert Local Support**

Deliver on-demand customer booking and quoting with end-to-end rate management

[Learn More](/content/customer-success/customer-support-and-training/customer-service-desk/index.html)

### **Extensible**

Analyze trends and performance with advanced reporting and statistical analysis

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## Additional Resources

U.S. Section 321 Type 86 Resource Center

Learn how to take advantage of this customs entry type for low-value shipments

[LEARN MORE about U.S. Section 321 Type 86 Resource Center](/content/resources/knowledge-center/section-321-type-86-resource-center/index.html)

Learn how E.T.H. Cargo digitized freight forwarding operations with multiple Descartes solutions

[learn more about Customer Success](/content/resources/knowledge-center/eth-cargo-services/index.html)

The Full Series is Here - Now to Become a Successful Digital Forwarder

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## Ready to Begin Your Journey?

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