# Geolocation

*Last updated: 2026-09-19*

> Geolocation is the determination and reporting of a geographic position in the form of coordinates.

Geolocation is the determination and reporting of a geographic position in the form of coordinates. In logistics it is used to locate vehicles, equipment and consignments; in a regulatory context it is increasingly required as proof of a product's origin. The EU Deforestation Regulation, for example, requires latitude and longitude to six decimal places for every plot of production – as a polygon following the plot boundary where the area exceeds four hectares, and as a single point for smaller plots. Without reliable geolocation data, a due diligence statement cannot lawfully be submitted. Geolocation should be distinguished from shipment tracking, which shows only a consignment's current position, and from traceability, which covers a product's entire documented path.

**Source:** [https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/forests/deforestation/regulation-deforestation-free-products_en](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/forests/deforestation/regulation-deforestation-free-products_en)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Geolocation |
| Language | IT |
| Word count | 117 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-19 |
| Source | https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/forests/deforestation/regulation-deforestation-free-products_en |

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