FREIGHT & LOGISTICS
ACHIEVE ACCURATE, REAL-TIME VISIBILITY THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE SUPPLY CHAIN
Freight and Logistics is a critical sector spanning road, rail, sea, and air transport, as well as services such as warehousing, storage, freight forwarding, and customs brokerage - supporting both domestic and international trade. Contributing 8.6% to Australia’s GDP, it plays a vital role in the nation’s economy. GS1 standards help the sector achieve greater efficiency, interoperability, and visibility, while building resilience and agility to meet evolving supply chain demands.
BENEFITS OF GS1 STANDARDS IN FREIGHT & LOGISTICS
IMPROVED EFFICIENCY
Access critical transport data through barcodes, reducing manual administration enhancing the customer experience
ENHANCED INTEROPERABILITY
Standardised data formats allow for easy information exchange throughout the supply chain
GREATER VISIBILITY
Common identification and data sharing standards enable timely and reliable information, enhancing supply chain visibility
INCREASED RESILIENCE
Access key transport information from a single scan when electronic data isn't available
SCAN4TRANSPORT
Make your freight talk with Scan4Transport!
Scan4Transport is a global standard for encoding the key data required to enable the freight transport process into a 2D barcode on a Logistics Label. The standard supports companies and processes across the supply chain including first mile, sortation and last mile activities, enabling efficiency, interoperability, greater visibility and resilience.
FREIGHT & LOGISTICS ACROSS INDUSTRIES
GS1 Freight and Logistics is a cross-industry sector, underpinning the movement of goods across the entire supply chain. Our standards provide a common language that enables diverse industries to identify, capture, share and use information seamlessly from origin to destination
RETAIL
We support retail by streamlining supply chain operations from supplier to store, using globally recognised identifiers to improve inventory accuracy.
HEALTHCARE
In healthcare logistics, we enable the secure, traceable movement of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and consumables, ensuring patient safety, compliance and efficient management.
RAIL
We work with rail freight to improve asset tracking, shipment visibility and interoperability between operators, enabling reduced delays and better integration with other transport modes.
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES
Across agriculture, fisheries and forestry, we help producers and exporters track goods from origin to market, supporting biosecurity, sustainability reporting and compliance.
CONSTRUCTION
We assist the construction sector in tracking building materials, equipment and prefabricated components through the supply chain, improving scheduling and reducing waste.
GOVERNMENT
We work with government agencies, customs and regulatory authorities to streamline border processes, enhance security and improve compliance monitoring through globally recognised standards.