Peppol LOGISTICS
REVOLUTIONISING GLOBAL LOGISTICS
In today’s logistics landscape, data visibility and digitalisation are crucial for seamless coordination. The construction and offshore sectors in particular face significant challenges in managing their supply chains due to the diversity of actors, processes, and system setups involved.
The Peppol Logistics specifications have been developed in cooperation with GS1, BEAst and DIGG to facilitate streamlined digital logistics data exchange across diverse industries, enhancing operational efficiency on a global scale.
The aim of Peppol Logistics is to:
- standardise digital practices across diverse industries
- optimise communication processes to reduce costs
- empower businesses to maintain their focus on core operations
HOW IT WORKS
Peppol supports national and cross-border data exchange, providing a standard for electronic messages that enables quick and seamless exchange of business documents such as purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notes between business partners using different systems.
The Peppol Logistics specifications provide automation with real-time tracking and dynamic planning features, enabling complete control over the logistics process, ensuring a seamless shipping experience for both suppliers and operators.
To find Peppol Logistics specifications, follow the menu bar Documentation/Technical Documentation/Post Award Documentation and scroll down.
TYPES OF MESSAGES
Advanced Despatch Advice Only
Information about Goods or Services that have been, or will be, delivered with a focus on the shipment
Advanced Despatch Advice with Receipt Advice
Has two purposes – as a response to the received Advanced Despatch Advice and as a confirmation of received goods
Weight Statement
For bulk goods this is used as a proof of the quantity. Used in addition to Advanced Despatch Advice Only
Transport Execution Plan with Request
Used to book the transport. Sent by the transport buyer
Transport Execution Plan Only
Confirmation of the booking request
Waybill
The digital ‘CMR’ – there will be one Waybill for every stage in the route
Transportation Status with Request
Used to request a status report of the current situation in the transport
Transportation Status Only
The response – describes the current situation and if there are issues
Key Benefits
Trackable goods
Get real-time updates on containers with digital tracking and reporting systems
Destination labelling
Simplify operations with precise digital labelling
Automated operations
Cut paperwork, streamline processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency
Improved planning
Make better decisions with enhanced planning through data analysis
Improve collaboration
Enhance collaboration and solve problems faster with a digital platform
Cost reduction
Reduce losses and delays, lowering project costs with digital optimisation
Environmental impact
Support sustainability with better climate impact reporting and a smaller footprint
Transparency
Increase visibility and reduce uncertainties in logistics operations
Peppol Logistics: The Copenhagen airport case study
With steady growth in cargo volumes, Copenhagen Airport Cargo needed to improve coordination among independent partners while maintaining strict confidentiality. Manual status requests and fragmented data slowed operations and increased the risk of errors and delays caused by manual inputs.