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Traqo vs 3Gtms:
Yard, EXIM and Auctions Included
Traqo.ai vs 3Gtms: 3Gtms, owned by Descartes since 2025 and now sold as Descartes 3G TMS, is strong at rating, load building and settlement for domestic truckload, LTL, parcel and drayage. Traqo is a Logistics OS for mid-market shippers — reverse auctions, SIM-based tracking, yard, EXIM, ePOD and settlement in one platform, live in 7 days.
3Gtms — now Descartes 3G TMS — is strong at rating and load building for domestic truckload, LTL, parcel and drayage. Traqo adds yard, ocean containers, auctions and ePOD in one platform.
At a Glance
The quick read
A snapshot of the key differences.
| TTraqo | 3Gtms | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Traqo | Descartes (since March 2025) |
| Category | Full Logistics OS | Domestic multimodal TMS |
| Best Fit | Mid-market shippers | Shippers, 3PLs and brokers |
| Modes | FTL, PTL, EXIM | Truckload, LTL, parcel, intermodal, drayage |
| Yard | Built in | Dock appointments via portals |
| Pricing | Published plans and calculator | No public price |
| Go-Live | 7 days | No public timeline |
Feature Comparison
Everything, side by side
| Feature | TTraqo | 3Gtms |
|---|---|---|
| Planning & Execution | ||
| Rating and load optimisation | Order planning, 3D load planner | Core strength |
| Real-time tracking | SIM-based, no hardware | ELD, carrier links, app |
| Ocean freight beyond drayage | 170+ shipping lines | Ocean tracking and drayage |
| Yard & dock scheduling | Appointments via portals | |
| Procurement & Settlement | ||
| Tendering and spot quotes | ||
| Freight settlement and audit | Match-pay audit | |
| Customer invoicing (3PL/broker) | ||
| Commercials | ||
| Transparent published pricing | No public price | |
Where Traqo Wins
What Traqo does differently from 3Gtms
Yard built in
3G books dock appointments through its portals. Traqo runs gate passes, dock scheduling and a live yard map in the same platform as dispatch.
Ocean containers included
3G covers ocean tracking and drayage. Traqo tracks containers across 170+ shipping lines alongside your trucks, in one login.
Reverse auctions on WhatsApp
Carriers bid from WhatsApp — no portal, no login — and Traqo customers cut freight cost about 11%.
SIM tracking — no hardware
Truck-level tracking through the driver's own SIM, with nothing to install, across your carriers from day one.
Published pricing
Traqo's plans and a pricing calculator are on traqo.ai/pricing. Descartes publishes no price for 3G TMS.
Live in 7 days
Traqo's no-code platform goes live in a week, with the ERP connector, carriers and tracking set up by Traqo.
Honest Assessment
Where 3Gtms has the edge
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's where Descartes 3G TMS genuinely leads.
Rating and load building
Automatic multi-stop, pool-point, cross-dock and round-trip load building, and rating that accounts for tariffs, density and pallets.
LTL and drayage depth
Direct API connections to LTL carriers with density and cube rules, and native drayage alongside truckload, parcel and intermodal.
Built for 3PLs and brokers too
Carrier settlement with match-pay audit, customer invoicing, and carrier and customer portals — the tools a 3PL or broker needs, which Traqo, built for shippers, does not offer.
Decision Guide
Which one is right for you?
Choose Traqo if…
You're a mid-market shipper who wants yard, ocean containers, carrier auctions and ePOD in one platform with dispatch and settlement, live in 7 days.
Book a demoConsider 3Gtms if…
Your freight is domestic truckload, LTL, parcel and drayage and you need deep rating and load building — or you are a 3PL or broker invoicing customers. Weighing a North American TMS? See Traqo vs MercuryGate, Kuebix, Uber Freight and Trimble.
Trusted Globally
Who runs freight with Traqo
Global MNCs and enterprise manufacturers across 12 countries in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa and India.
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Yard, EXIM and auctions in one platform
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FAQ
Traqo vs 3Gtms — frequently asked questions
- Who owns 3Gtms now?
- Descartes Systems Group bought 3GTMS in March 2025 for about US$115M, and the product is now sold as Descartes 3G TMS. 3Gtms had itself bought Pacejet in 2020, which Descartes now sells as Descartes Pacejet, a separate shipping product.
- Is there a 3Gtms alternative for mid-market shippers?
- Yes. Descartes 3G TMS is strong at rating and optimisation for domestic truckload, LTL, parcel and drayage. Traqo is a Logistics OS for mid-market shippers that adds reverse auctions, SIM-based tracking, yard management, EXIM and ePOD in one platform, live in 7 days.
- How much does 3Gtms cost?
- Descartes publishes no price for Descartes 3G TMS; it is sold through a demo and its sales team. Traqo publishes its plans and a pricing calculator on traqo.ai/pricing.
- 3Gtms vs Traqo — which is better for a mid-market shipper?
- If your freight is domestic truckload, LTL and parcel in North America and you need deep rating, load building and drayage, Descartes 3G TMS is a strong fit. If you also need yard, ocean containers, carrier auctions and ePOD in one platform, Traqo usually is.
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