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

Air cargo unit load devices — Load distribution model

Packaging — Label material — Required information for ordering and specifying self-adhesive labels

Air cargo unit load devices — Performance requirements and test parameters

Air cargo — Double stud tie-down fittings — Design and testing requirements

Air cargo equipment — Restraint straps
Part 2: Utilization requirements and recommendations and lashing calculations

Packaging — Plastics drums
Part 3: Plug bung closure systems for plastics drums with a nominal capacity of 113,6 l to 220 l