# Digital Labeling for Cargo Tracking

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> Digital labeling for cargo tracking is a method of attaching machine-readable carriers – barcodes, QR codes, or RFID tags – to shipments so that every stage of their journey through the supply chain is automatically recorded.

Digital labeling for cargo tracking is a method of attaching machine-readable carriers – barcodes, QR codes, or RFID tags – to shipments so that every stage of their journey through the supply chain is automatically recorded. Each scan at pickup, transhipment, or delivery writes a data point to the system, giving shippers, forwarders, customs authorities, and consignees real-time access to location and status. Compared with paper labels, digital variants are harder to falsify, fully automatable, and directly linked to track-and-trace platforms. IATA regulations require machine-readable labeling in air freight; in road transport, barcodes and QR codes on accompanying documents such as the CMR are standard practice.

**Source:** [https://www.gs1.org/standards/digital-link](https://www.gs1.org/standards/digital-link)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Digital Labeling for Cargo Tracking |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 106 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://www.gs1.org/standards/digital-link |

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