Getting goods and people to the right place at the right time is a key ingredient for business success and well-functioning societies. Standards ensure reliable quality, safety and customer satisfaction with mobility and delivery solutions, vehicles, and infrastructure.

Insights

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Towards a net-zero logistics sector

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Sample standards

Utility connections in port
Part 3: Low Voltage Shore Connection (LVSC) Systems — General requirements

Small craft — Ventilation of petrol engine and/or petrol tank compartments

Small craft — Electrically operated bilge pumps

Aerospace electrical requirements — Sleeves and moulded shapes — Specifications for aircraft use

Intelligent transport systems — Framework for cooperative telematics applications for regulated commercial freight vehicles (TARV)
Part 4: System security requirements

Ships and marine technology — Manholes with bolted covers