Descartes Systems Group has announced the integration of Hapag-Lloyd spot rate offers and 30-day short-term rates into its Global Price Management™ (GPM) solution. This collaboration enables Dachser, a major global forwarder, to streamline ocean shipment booking processes by accessing real-time Hapag-Lloyd rates directly through the Descartes GPM platform. The solution automates labor-intensive aspects of freight forwarding, including rate management, quoting, and capacity allocation management, providing a centralized location for comprehensive, up-to-date shipping options. By leveraging application program interface (API)-based connectivity to Hapag-Lloyd's Quick Quote and Quick Quote Spot products, Descartes GPM offers customers 24/7 access to competitive rates for short-term volume, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in the freight industry's digital transformation.

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