Datamyne

What Datamyne does

Datamyne, operating as Descartes Datamyne, is a Miami-headquartered provider of web-based global trade data analytics, founded in 2005 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Descartes Systems Group (NASDAQ: DSGX, TSX: DSG). The company offers a suite of subscription-based modules built on what it describes as the world's largest searchable global trade database, covering 190+ countries and 230 markets with more than 500 million shipment records added annually, including daily refreshed U.S. maritime import bill of lading records (60,000+ per day, available within 24 hours of CBP receipt). The platform is built on Microsoft Power BI and combines trade database search, global trade analytics, sales lead generation, tariff insights, HTS classification, and denied party screening within a single integrated interface, with a Global Trade Data API for CRM/ERP integration.

The product portfolio spans core database access (Global Trade Database, Bill of Lading Database, U.S. Trade Data, Global Import & Export Trade Data) and add-on modules (Global Trade Analytics, Sales Lead Generator, Market Insight, Tariff Insights, CustomsInfo Reference HTS Code Lookup). Data processing is handled at an ISO 9001:2015-certified data center in Montevideo, Uruguay, which performs cleansing, standardization, and value-added enrichment (TEUs, HS codes, unified company names). Datamyne acquired Zepol Corporation in 2015 to consolidate its position in U.S. import-export trade data and acquired Manifest Journals in 2014.

Datamyne generates revenue through annual subscription licenses priced on a quote-based, tiered structure (U.S. Trade Data, Global Import & Export Trade Data, Market Insight), distributed through a sales-led go-to-market model that combines inside sales, dedicated business development managers, a self-service free trial funnel, and API-led integrations. It serves nine vertical segments (Transport & Logistics, Global Retailers, Chemical, Oil & Gas, Energy, Food & Beverage, Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Law Firms) with named enterprise customers including Dole Foods, Alcoa, Port of Halifax, The Mosaic Company, Wieland, and Green Wave Ingredients. In July 2023, the company received senior secured debt financing from Praesidian Capital and a Kemper Corporation subsidiary to fund continued growth initiatives.

Name

Datamyne

Legal name

The Descartes Systems Group Inc.

Website

https://datamyne.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Datamyne, operating as Descartes Datamyne, is a Miami-based subsidiary of Descartes Systems Group that provides a web-based subscription platform for searching and analyzing global import-export trade data across 190+ countries and 230 markets, serving enterprise customers in logistics, retail, chemical, energy, financial services, and government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Global Trade Data Analytics

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Data Management & Automation Advisory (Master Data, ACE/ICS2, EDI) (TLACAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Sharing, Data Exchange & Data Marketplace Platforms (HDAEABAH), Data Platforms & Modern Data Stack Services (Lakehouse, DW, MDM) (BPAEAHAC), Data Governance Platforms (Policies, Stewardship, Workflows) (HDAEADAB)

Keywords

• Global trade data
• Import export analytics
• Bill of lading data
• Tariff classification software
• Supply chain intelligence

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription-Based Access to Trade Data Platforms: Descartes Datamyne operates on a subscription/license model, providing access to its web-based global trade data platforms (Global Trade Database, Global Trade Analytics, Sales Lead Generator, Bill of Lading Database, Tariff Insights, API). Pricing is tiered by coverage (U.S. Trade Data vs. Global Import & Export Trade Data vs. Market Insight) and is quote-based for enterprise deployments. All subscriptions include personalized training and unlimited U.S.-based customer support. Historical US import bill of lading data is available back to 2004.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Datamyne provides a web-based global trade data analytics platform that lets businesses search, analyze, and download import-export shipment records sourced from official customs filings across 190+ countries and 230 markets. Its product suite includes a searchable trade database, a U.S. bill-of-lading database, tariff and HTS classification tools, landed cost calculators, denied party screening, sales lead generation, and an API for embedding trade intelligence into CRM/ERP systems. All offerings are delivered as subscription-based SaaS, with pricing segmented by U.S. Trade Data, Global Import & Export Trade Data, and Market Insight tiers.

Product overview

Descartes Datamyne is a web-based trade data analytics platform offering access to global import-export data covering 230 markets across 5 continents. The platform operates as a unified platform with multiple modules: the Global Trade Database serves as the core searchable database built from official customs and government sources; the Global Trade Analytics and Sales Lead Generator are add-on modules built on Microsoft Power BI providing visualization and lead generation capabilities; Tariff Insights enables tariff analysis and landed cost calculation; the CustomsInfo Reference HTS Code Lookup supports customs classification; the Global Trade Data API provides system integration capabilities; and the Bill of Lading Database delivers shipment-level intelligence for U.S. imports and exports. Supporting resources include How to Find Suppliers, International Market Research, and Building Supply Chain Resilience guides. The platform covers data from 190+ countries across U.S., North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and EMEA regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Trade Database

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily data refresh — 60,000+ US maritime import BOL records available within 24 hours of CBP receipt
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles9 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Zepol CorporationcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2015Datamyne acquired Zepol Corporation in 2015, consolidating leadership in the trade data industry. Zepol was a direct competitor specializing in U.S. import-export data. The acquisition brought Zepol's data assets, technology, and customer base under the Datamyne platform, expanding coverage and strengthening competitive position in global trade intelligence.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Flexport: Flexport is a digital freight forwarder increasingly building data and analytics products around its own logistics flows, positioning it as an emerging supplier of trade and supply chain intelligence.
• Project44: Project44 provides supply chain visibility and shipment tracking, increasingly expanding into trade and logistics data analytics — adjacent to Datamyne's market but focused on real-time visibility rather than historical trade flows.

Direct peers

• ImportYeti: ImportYeti provides U.S. import data, supplier search, and shipment records with a self-serve/SMB-friendly pricing model — competing directly with Datamyne for mid-market and SMB trade data subscribers.
• Panjiva (S&P Global Market Intelligence): Panjiva offers global trade data analytics built on shipment records, serving supply chain and procurement professionals with similar use cases to Datamyne — supplier discovery, competitor monitoring, and trade flow analysis.
• ImportGenius: ImportGenius is a direct competitor providing U.S. and global import-export bill of lading data, customs records, and supplier/buyer intelligence to importers, exporters, and logistics professionals — overlapping head-to-head with Datamyne's Bill of Lading Database.

Broad incumbents

• CargoWise (WiseTech Global): WiseTech's CargoWise is a global logistics execution platform serving freight forwarders with trade compliance and customs capabilities — a broader incumbent that increasingly overlaps with trade intelligence use cases Datamyne serves.
• S&P Global Market Intelligence: S&P Global Market Intelligence offers extensive supply chain, commodities, and trade analytics including Panjiva — a large incumbent with materially broader data assets and enterprise distribution compared to Datamyne.
• Descartes Visual Compliance: Sister business under Descartes Systems Group offering denied party screening, export compliance, and trade compliance software — overlapping with Datamyne's compliance features but serving a different buyer (compliance officers vs. trade analysts).
• Descartes Systems Group: Parent company and broader logistics technology platform providing the Global Logistics Network, customs filing, and routing solutions — the incumbent umbrella under which Datamyne operates and competes for cross-sell opportunities.

Others

• MarineTraffic: MarineTraffic provides vessel tracking and maritime intelligence; while not directly competing in trade data, it is a complementary data source and adjacent provider within the maritime/trade intelligence ecosystem Datamyne serves.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/datamyne
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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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