Truck and Track Summer 2026 www.truckandtrack.com 6 BUSINESS NEWS Descartes Systems Group the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that international transport and logistic service provider Van der Wal has selected Descartes MacroPoint™ to provide its shipper customers with real-time visibility into freight moving across Europe. In addition, the Descartes solution will help to enhance the sustainable efforts Van der Wal is taking to best utilize their transportation assets. With one of the largest carrier capacity networks on the market, Descartes MacroPoint continues to grow in Europe as a trusted real-time freight visibility platform providing transport and logistics companies with supply chain intelligence to predict outcomes, manage exceptions and exceed customer expectations. “At Van der Wal, our mission is not only to operate sustainably, but also to be fully transparent in how we serve our customers,” said Edwin Schouten, Director 4PL & Carrier Management at Van der Wal. “By working with Descartes, we’re enhancing the predictability and reliability of our transportation services. Our customers benefit directly from improved visibility, proactive communication, and a stronger foundation for collaboration. The Descartes solution also supports Van der Wal’s long-term strategy to drive sustainability in logistics while embracing innovative technologies that benefit both customers and the environment.” Descartes MacroPoint is a multimodal visibility platform designed to help freight brokers, third-party logistics companies (3PLs) and shippers gain better visibility to their freight operations and shipments. Carriers can easily connect with the solution via GPS-based electronic logging device (ELD), transportation management systems (TMS), or mobile appbased tracking methods. The platform allows for increased control and management of the supply chain—with more efficient and high-quality data to improve communication and decision-making. Using Descartes MacroPoint, companies can enhance customer service, increase distribution efficiency, better collaborate with customers, suppliers and carriers, and minimize the impact of disruptions and late delivery penalties. “We’re pleased that Van der Wal has chosen Descartes MacroPoint to support its visibility and sustainability initiatives,” says Elmer Spruijt, VP Transportation Management at Descartes. “There is a growing demand in the logistics industry for solutions that enable not just transportation efficiency, but also customer focus and sustainability. With our visibility platform, carriers and shippers worldwide are able to boost performance while also working toward reduced emissions.” www.descartes.com Van der Wal Enhances Supply Chain Reliability and Sustainability through Descartes Freight Visibility Solution Edwin Schouten, Director 4PL & Carrier Management at Van der Wal Elmer Spruijt, VP Transportation Management at Descartes Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, is showcasing its latest artificial intelligence (AI)- enabled f leet, routing, telematics and customer engagement innovations at the Road Transport Expo (RTX), taking place June 30 – 2nd July at the NAEC, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. At this year’s show, Descartes is demonstrating how its solutions leverage advanced fleet, routing, telematics and customer engagement tools to help organisations of all sizes gain real-time visibility, optimise delivery performance, and deliver exceptional customer service in a market where just doing ‘OK’ is no longer OK. “Fleet operators can’t afford to settle for ‘OK’ performance anymore. With margins under pressure, rising customer expectations, and increasingly demanding sustainability targets, there’s more pressure than ever on fleet operators today,” said Andrew Tavener, Head of Fleet Marketing EMEA at Descartes. “In this climate, organisations that actively seek smarter, datadriven ways to operate will gain a clear edge. AI-powered route planning and proactive customer notifications allow operators to continuously refine route plans, improve safety, enhance ETA accuracy and make smarter long-term decisions about fleet composition and depot strategy. At the RTX show, we’re demonstrating how fleets can move beyond reactive execution and make ‘WOW’ their new delivery standard, all driven by dataled precision.” The technology innovations and enhancements Descartes is showcasing at the RTX show include: ■ AI-enabled Fleet and Last Mile Capabilities to Execute Reliably and Profitably ■ AI-enabled safety technologies to monitor driving behavior and proactively address risk. ■ AI-driven service time predictions that are continuously refined based on real-time conditions such as traffic, weather and delivery constraints. These capabilities have increased route density by up to 30% in early deployments, enabling fleets to complete more stops without adding vehicles or drivers. ■ AI-driven analytics to proactively identify and mitigate delivery risks, helping customers maintain service reliability at scale. To learn more about Descartes’ technology innovations and how to calculate the savings and CO₂ reductions your fleet could make, visit Descartes at the Road Transport Expo 2026 on Stand G38. www.descartes.com Descartes Showcases AI-Enabled Fleet and Last-Mile Innovations at Road Transport Expo 2026 Andrew Tavener, Head of Fleet Marketing EMEA at Descartes
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