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    OCR Trade Compliance

    GlobalEASE export compliance platform now part of Descartes.

    Founded 1981
    Rockville, MD
    201-500
    www.ocrservicesinc.com
    Size:
    Mid-Market & Enterprise
    |
    Best For:
    Manufacturers and Shippers
    3PL
    Freight Forwarder
    Retailer / eCommerce

    Platform Overview

    OCR Services (now Descartes OCR) specializes in export compliance and controlled commodities software. The GlobalEASE platform provides denied party screening, export license procurement and management, product classification (EAR, ITAR), technical data export compliance, and ITAR facility visitor management. Acquired by Descartes in March 2024 for ~$90M, OCR serves multinational blue-chip clients with daily regulatory updates and AI-powered content management.

    Core Strengths
    • Full-service customs brokerage and compliance
    • Import/export consulting and advisory
    • Classification and valuation services
    • C-TPAT and trusted trader programs
    • Trade compliance training and education
    Best Suited For
    • Importers needing customs brokerage services
    • Companies requiring hands-on compliance support
    • Organizations entering new international markets
    • Businesses needing classification assistance
    • Manufacturers with complex tariff requirements
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    Why Choose OCR Trade Compliance

    GlobalEASE export compliance platform now part of Descartes.

    Best For
    Mid-Market & Enterprise
    Manufacturers and Shippers
    3PL
    Freight Forwarder

    OCR Trade Compliance Features (8)

    Denied party screening
    Export classification
    Customs documentation
    Trade compliance training
    Regulatory updates
    Audit support
    HTS lookup
    License management

    OCR Trade Compliance Integrations (4)

    ERP Systems
    TMS
    Customs Brokers
    Risk Platforms

    Company Background

    Company Details
    Founded:1981
    Location:Rockville, MD
    Employees:201-500
    Company History
    OCR Founded as export compliance specialist
    March 2024 Acquired by Descartes Systems Group for ~$90M
    2024 Integrated with Descartes Visual Compliance and MK Data
    Funding History
    Descartes subsidiary
    Part of Descartes (NASDAQ: DSGX, TSX: DSG)
    Investors: Public shareholders (via Descartes)

    Source: ocr-inc.com, descartes.com, GlobeNewswire. Data verified December 2025.

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    What is OCR Trade Compliance?

    OCR Trade Compliance is a Compliance and Risk Tools solution from OCR Services listed on the SupplyWolf supply chain software marketplace. GlobalEASE export compliance platform for controlled commodities. Now Descartes. The company behind OCR Trade Compliance is founded in 1981, headquartered in Rockville, MD, and with a team size of 201-500.

    Frequently asked questions

    OCR Trade Compliance is a Compliance and Risk Tools solution. GlobalEASE export compliance platform for controlled commodities. Now Descartes.

    According to the vendor, OCR Trade Compliance is positioned for teams such as Importers needing customs brokerage services, Companies requiring hands-on compliance support, Organizations entering new international markets, Businesses needing classification assistance, and Manufacturers with complex tariff requirements, primarily mid-market companies and enterprise teams.

    OCR Trade Compliance lists integrations with ERP Systems, TMS, Customs Brokers, and Risk Platforms. Confirm any specific integration with the vendor as part of your evaluation.

    OCR Trade Compliance pricing as listed by the vendor: Starting at $299/month | Volume-based pricing. Request a custom quote for your specific use case.

    OCR Services is headquartered in Rockville, MD, founded in 1981, and with a team of 201-500 people.

    OCR Services reports total funding of Descartes subsidiary, Part of Descartes (NASDAQ: DSGX, TSX: DSG), and backed by Public shareholders (via Descartes).