Transport and logistics concepts explained
Practical reference material for transport companies, freight forwarders, carriers, fleet operators, and logistics providers.
Reference library
Browse the Routix concept library by topic. Each guide links to the corresponding documentation article on docs.routix.com.
Foundations
5 guides- Foundations
What is a TMS?
Defines the role, workflows, and scope of transport management software.
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TMS vs ERP
Explains where transport execution ends and broader business management begins.
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What is a TMS API?
Shows how transport systems exchange orders, statuses, documents, and master data.
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What is freight forwarding?
Covers planning, carrier coordination, documentation, and customer communication responsibilities.
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What is a 3PL?
Defines third-party logistics and typical outsourced transport and warehouse services.
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Data model
1 guideOperations
5 guides- Operations
What is dispatch management?
Explains assignment, monitoring, replanning, and exception handling in daily operations.
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What is route planning software?
Describes routing tools for sequence optimization, timing, capacity, and constraints.
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Track and trace in transport
Explains milestone visibility, shipment tracking, and status communication.
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What is proof of delivery?
Defines delivery confirmation records and their value for billing and disputes.
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What is a CMR?
Explains the road consignment note used in international freight transport.
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Modes and cargo
3 guides- Modes and cargo
LTL vs FTL
Compares partial-load and full-truckload models, costs, and planning tradeoffs.
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Multimodal vs intermodal transport
Explains how combined transport models differ in planning and execution.
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What is ADR?
Defines dangerous goods transport rules, classifications, and handling requirements.
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Efficiency
3 guides- Efficiency
What are empty miles?
Explains non-revenue distance and its impact on margin and planning efficiency.
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Backhaul and return loads
Describes how inbound planning reduces empty return trips and wasted capacity.
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What is fleet utilisation?
Defines how effectively vehicles and drivers are used across available time.
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Compliance and driver rules
1 guideCommercial and finance
2 guidesSustainability
3 guides- Sustainability
How CO2 reporting works
Explains transport emissions calculation inputs, methods, and reporting outputs.
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Scope 3 emissions in transport
Defines indirect transport emissions and how they appear in customer reporting.
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CSRD for transport
Explains the transport data needed for CSRD compliance and disclosures.
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