What is Logistics 4.0 and how does it apply to European freight?

Logistics 4.0 applies Industry 4.0 digital technologies to freight management — replacing manual planning and phone-based tracking with connected digital systems. It covers real-time shipment tracking via carrier APIs generating scan events at every depot touchpoint, Transport Management Systems that automate carrier selection and booking, IoT telematics on freight vehicles providing live location data, AI-driven route optimisation adjusting for traffic conditions and border crossing times, and automated warehouse management systems. For a European freight shipper, the practical result is complete shipment visibility from collection scan to proof of delivery without manual status chasing at any stage of the transit.

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