Decoding Global Metrology in the Logistics World

Legal-For-Trade Standards for Freight and Parcel Measurement

Decoding Global Metrology

As the world becomes more connected, trade and commerce become more globalized. With this, there is a need for international standards to ensure fair trade practices for consumers and businesses alike. One such standard is Legal-for-Trade (LFT). This standard is applied to measuring and weighing systems that have been certified to meet specific accuracy and reliability requirements.

Decoding Global Metrology

This white paper provides an overview of LFT standards, the regulatory bodies involved in their creation and management, and how LFT impacts dimensioning and weighing in the parcel express, distribution center, and freight/LTL industries. Topics covered in the white paper include:

Defining Legal-for-Trade
International Bodies Governing Legal-for-Trade
Dimensioning vs. Dynamic Weighing Implications
Choosing the Right Partner
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