Transport and Logistics
Delivering a super-efficient end to end supply chain.
Globally standardising logistics labelling enables a smoother journey, end to end visibility and a better customer experience.
An efficient transport and logistics sector is critical to our country's economy
As a manufacturer, retailer or logistics service provider, you need to know exactly where your shipments are at any time, where they have come from and when and where they are due to arrive. It is here where GS1's transport and logistics solutions drive real value.

Providing ultimate visibility
Identifying, capturing and sharing information about the movement of shipments not only enhances the visibility of it throughout the supply chain but creates a connected, highly efficient, sustainable and collaborative logistics environment globally.
Identify
Uniquely identify products, shipments and locations
Capture
Capture data at every point in the supply chain
Share
Share information with trading partners worldwide
GS1 is working with transport and logistics operators to achieve real-time visibility throughout the supply chain, from source to consumer, no matter what the mode of transport or the operator responsible for that leg.
Scan4Transport – driving digital capability in logistics
Scan4Transport (S4T) is the global standard for encoding transport data into a logistics label. The standard supports companies across the transport process including first mile, sortation and last mile activities and enables them to keep pace with the growing needs of their customers.
Having a single logistics label for use worldwide for all transport modes has many benefits:
- Operators can share common logistics information quickly and efficiently for both first and last mile processes
- Enhanced supply chain visibility throughout the transport journey
- Enhanced sortation opportunities because of the rich information that can be encoded into the logistics label
All this leads to smoother processes and a better customer experience.
Global Individual Asset Identifier (GIAI)
Track rolling stock, containers, and fleet assets throughout their entire lifecycle. GIAI provides a globally unique identifier for every individual asset, enabling seamless tracking across borders and between operators.
- Unique identification for rolling stock, containers, and vehicles
- Cross-border asset visibility and tracking
- Integration with maintenance and safety systems
- Lifecycle management from procurement to disposal
Rolling stock
Locomotives & wagons
Maintenance
Service history tracking
Safety
Compliance records
GTIN
Global Trade Item Number for spare parts
Spare parts identification
Streamline parts procurement and inventory.
GTINs enable accurate identification of spare parts across your supply chain. Whether ordering components for fleet maintenance or managing warehouse inventory, standardised identification reduces errors and speeds up procurement.
- Accurate parts ordering and reduced errors
- Streamlined inventory management
- Improved supplier collaboration
- Faster procurement cycles
SSCC
Serial Shipping Container Code
Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC)
The simplicity of one logistics label.
Pallets and other transport units in the food and grocery and liquor industries are required to be labelled with a GS1 logistics label. Each shipping container, transport unit or pallet is identified with a unique tracking number called a Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC).
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