Port of Halifax Enhances Business Development Efforts for Containerized Cargo Operations with Descartes Datamyne
17 August 2020 - 8:45PM
Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader
in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced
that the Port of Halifax is enhancing its business development
efforts for containerized shipping operations by using Descartes
Datamyne™ to access detailed import/export data in its prospective
trade lanes.
“Our goal is to make Halifax the east coast choice for cargo
arriving from central Canada and the midwestern U.S. by
demonstrating to importers, cargo owners, freight forwarders,
terminals and rail providers how the port can fit into their supply
chain,” said Rob McInnes, Manager of Business Development at
Halifax Port Authority. “We are a long-time subscriber to Descartes
Datamyne and continue to find it invaluable, especially the
in-depth information it provides on cargo transportation at
competitive ports in the Northeast.”
One of the world’s largest searchable import/export trade
databases, Descartes Datamyne covers the commerce of 230 markets
across five continents. The solution delivers the deep insight
required to research the movement of goods globally to support
business development, supplier sourcing and competitive analysis. A
wide range of companies, such as port authorities, like the Port of
Halifax, manufacturers, retailers, commodity brokers and
transportation and logistics service providers rely on Descartes
Datamyne’s exceptionally accurate and granular data. Descartes
Datamyne is part of Descartes’ Global Trade Intelligence solution
suite that offers an extensive array of global trade duties,
tariffs, agreements, regulations and restricted party data and
services.
“We’re pleased to help the Port of Halifax more effectively
target new business development opportunities for its services
through our global trade intelligence solutions,” said Mark Segner,
Vice President at Descartes. “By providing detailed information on
the flow of trade, ports, carriers and logistics service providers
can be more precise in their business development activities,
increase revenue, understand the competitive landscape and keep
sales and marketing costs in check.”
About Port of Halifax
The Port of Halifax is a regional economic engine. The direct
Nova Scotia economic output of Port of Halifax’s operations and
Nova Scotia exporters is $2.45 billion, generating 13,600
jobs. The world’s largest shipping lines call on the Port of
Halifax, connecting the port to more than 150 countries. The
beautiful Halifax Seaport is a premier arts and cultural
destination for tourists and locals alike. Collaborating and
working with strong partners and stakeholders, the Port community
continues to deliver excellent service. For more information, visit
www.portofhalifax.ca.
About Descartes
Descartes (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is the global leader in
providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on
improving the productivity, performance and security of
logistics-intensive businesses. Customers use our modular,
software-as-a-service solutions to route, schedule, track and
measure delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments;
rate, audit and pay transportation invoices; access global trade
data; file customs and security documents for imports and exports;
and complete numerous other logistics processes by participating in
the world's largest, collaborative multimodal logistics community.
Our headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have
offices and partners around the world. Learn more
at www.descartes.com, and connect with us
on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Global Media Contact Cara StrohackTel: +1
519-746-8110 ext. 202025cstrohack@descartes.com
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