Standardized logistics processes and packaging optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the reliability of goods movement. Better and safer handling of cargo helps reduce wastage and environmental impact.

Insights

The circular economy: building trust through conformity assessment
Standards and conformity assessment provide assurance on aspects of the circular economy including product lifetime and recyclability, safety and efficiency.

By Rick Gould on

Towards a net-zero logistics sector

Moving cargo around the world is a carbon-intensive business, and new guidance launched at Davos will go a long way to getting freight back on track.

Full view of giant scissor lift loading cargo onto an aircraft at the airport.

By Roxanne Oclarino on

Keeping up with logistics

When it comes to the new normal, companies are pushing the boundaries of e-commerce.

Sample standards

Cold chain logistics services in the business to business (B to B) sector — Requirements and guidelines for storage and transport

Light gauge metal containers — Vocabulary and classification
Part 2: General cans

Requirements for contactless delivery services in cold chain logistics

Design criteria and test methods for removable shrink labels applied to PET bottles

Active and intelligent packaging
Part 1: General requirements and specifications of active packaging

Ice makers for commercial use — Classification, requirements and test conditions