Smarter freight handling starts here. Explore how 2D barcodes are being used in Transport and Logistics.
2D barcodes are opening new possibilities in transport and logistics, offering greater visibility, better data capture, and more efficient operations. While the current focus for GS1’s global 2D barcode rollout is retail point of sale, momentum is building in the logistics space and forward-thinking operators are already adopting the benefits.
Although 2D barcodes are not yet mandatory in freight applications, they’re already approved as an additional data carrier on GS1 logistics labels, alongside GS1-128 barcodes.
Looking ahead, the GS1-led Scan4Transport initiative is paving the way for smarter, data-rich logistics labels.
Scan4Transport is a global GS1 standard that encodes key freight data into a 2D barcode, printed directly on the logistics label.
When scanned, the 2D barcode can provide valuable information like:
Because it doesn’t rely on remote databases, the information is always available, even when IT systems are down or delayed.
By embedding transport data directly into the barcode, 2D technology helps streamline your freight operations from warehouse to final delivery.
Benefits include: