First Mile meets Long Haul: PASS and MANSIO combine their expertise

In logistics, the focus is on efficiency, yet end-to-end optimization is often neglected. While modern systems improve individual processes, critical transitions often remain unconnected. This is particularly evident at the interface between the first or last mile and long-distance transport, where idle times and coordination problems arise. Together, PASS Logistics Solutions AG and MANSIO GmbH want to close this gap and create a seamless logistics chain.

With its PLANTOUR and MAPSERVICES software solutions, PASS Logistics Solutions brings powerful tools for optimizing the first and last mile to the partnership. With its relay system, MANSIO organizes journeys according to the principle of cross-carrier encounter traffic and ensures a cost-efficient long haul. Both partners already enable API-based integration, so that end-to-end optimization scenarios can be implemented even without direct coupling. But the potential goes even further: a direct connection enables PASS systems to react to live information from MANSIO - for example in the event of delays in the long haul, which can be incorporated into the route planning of the last mile in real time.

In addition, a shared data structure creates an end-to-end shipment tracking system: every step along the transport chain - from the central warehouse to the front door - can be documented transparently. This opens up new possibilities for KPI-based control, precise ETA forecasts, customer communication and evaluations.

Optimizing general cargo transport and retail logistics

A combination of systems in network-based logistics models is particularly effective. In traditional general cargo transport, for example, many freight forwarders use central transshipment depots where local and long-distance transport units meet. Often, non-networked scheduling solutions are used for the various segments. This is where MANSIO and PASS can ensure a continuous and economically viable transport chain.

Retail logistics offers further use cases: many retail companies operate central warehouses and regional distribution centers, whereby the transports in between are often time-critical and tie up considerable resources. Through the combined use of MANSIO and PASS solutions, these transfers can be better planned, coordinated and supplemented by efficient fine distribution to the store.

Sustainability as a system effect

Consistent optimization also contributes to climate protection. Because what is planned in an economically sensible way is almost always also lower in emissions. The combination of intelligent long-distance transport control and local fine-tuning reduces empty runs, shortens routes, improves capacity utilization and enables predictable rotations. In view of growing ESG requirements, rising CO₂ costs and social expectations, this aspect is becoming increasingly relevant. Not as an end in itself, but as a systemic side effect of efficient logistics.