Transport and Logistics

Transport and Logistics plays a crucial role in the supply chain process and today any company cannot be efficient without robust information technology and data communication support. GS1 Standards are used by thousands of manufacturers, producers, retailers, logistics companies and other businesses around the world. GS1 standard help clearly identify things (such as items, locations, and logistics units and assets) and connect these to related information.

GS1 has already developed the set of well-recognized standards applicable in the Transport and Logistics sector, which include the following:

• GS1 Identification Keys (GTIN, SSCC, GLN, GIAI, GRAI, GSIN, GINC)
• GS1 BarCodes and GS1 EPCglobal RFID tags to encode the identification keys above
• Business message standards in XML and EANCOM formats
• A number of application identifiers (AI) specifically developed to facilitate efficient transportation and logistics processes

Transport and Logistics companies get competitive advantage by applying GS1 standards across their supply chain operations. Benefits can include improved efficiency, increased visibility of the flow of goods and shipments, more efficient handling and inventory management, increased security of distribution and speed of operations.

Transport & Logistics Activities

• GS1 Logistics Forum
  • Logistics Interoperability Model (LIM) Work Group
  • Standards International Logistics Label (STILL) Work Group

Customs Activities

• Find out more about GS1 activities in customs

Contact

For more information about Transport and Logistics please contact Yuliya Shevchenko at yuliya.shevchenko@gs1.org.