Atlas Verified vs Descartes MacroPoint
A shipment is late and a customer wants an update. Compare the live visibility available for that leg and the documents your team needs to confirm what was shipped.
How they compare
Descartes MacroPoint
Descartes MacroPoint offers multimodal freight visibility and carrier tracking integrations. Its coverage and updates depend on the shipment and available tracking connections.
Atlas Verified
Atlas Shipment & Cargo keeps the cargo, transport legs, supporting documents, and available tracking information together for shipment review.
| What you need to do | Descartes MacroPoint | Atlas Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Track the leg | Use available carrier integrations and other tracking methods for the shipment. | Review tracking available for recorded shipment legs and open the supporting cargo records. |
| Investigate the delay | Use the movement and exception information available through MacroPoint. | Compare the transport update with the shipment record and related documents. |
| Answer the buyer | Use the visibility data in the customer or operating workflow you connect. | Open the cargo and document details relevant to the question and record the next action. |
A late ocean-to-inland shipment
Illustrative workflow in Atlas
Identify the affected leg
Open the shipment and separate the ocean movement from the inland leg.
Check the last update
Confirm the available tracking signal and which document identifies the cargo.
Assign follow-up
Record the unanswered question and the carrier or counterparty to contact.
Which fits your team?
Evaluate MacroPoint for dedicated freight visibility across your carrier network. Evaluate Atlas when tracking needs to sit with the cargo, bill of lading, and follow-up evidence.
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Reviewed November 11, 2026. Availability can vary by plan and configuration.