Descartes completes US$90 million acquisition of trade compliance solution provider

Canada-based Descartes Systems Group, a major player in connecting logistics-focused businesses in commerce globally, has announced its acquisition of US-headquartered OCR Services (OCR), a provider of solutions and content for global trade compliance, for approximately US$90 million.

OCR specializes in offering solutions and content for export compliance and controlled commodities, aiding customers in streamlining and automating processes related to denied party screening, license...

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Investment at APM Terminals Gothenburg pays off

This year has seen record-breaking performance at APM Terminals Gothenburg and the return of major shippers and consignees to the terminal. Progress is set to continue as efficiency increases through automation, including self-service gates and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for rail and truck gates due later this year.

Over the last year, APM Terminals Gothenburg has implemented a number of concrete initiatives to improve the customer experience. These include maintaining satisfactory and...

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