Client Overview

Client
World’s largest express transportation company

Industry
Global Logistics & Transportation

Service Provided
Mapping Data Processing & Navigation Data Enhancement

Project Type
GPS Data Processing & Map Infrastructure Development

Business Need

The client operates one of the largest global express transportation networks, providing international and intercontinental delivery services across the United States and more than 220 countries and territories.

Using a powerful air-and-ground logistics network, the company ensures time-sensitive shipments reach their destination within one to two business days with guaranteed delivery schedules.

The client relied on the HERE Map Creator routing tool to develop navigation maps capable of providing accurate street data, distance calculations, and travel time estimates for delivery agents.

However, the company faced a major operational challenge: a backlog of more than 6,500 GPS breadcrumb data files collected from delivery drivers. These datasets were essential for identifying missing road segments and updating navigation maps.

Our team was tasked with analyzing this GPS data and enhancing their mapping infrastructure by identifying and adding missing streets and segments within the HERE Map Creator platform.

Key Challenges

• Recruiting and training a specialized team with knowledge of GPS terminology, address structures, and delivery-specific road segmentation
• Distinguishing between trees, buildings, and personal property when analyzing satellite imagery
• Identifying correct region names using zoning files and correlating them with GPS location data
• Creating accurate map layers while ensuring private properties such as personal yards were not incorrectly mapped
• Customizing maps with courier-specific attributes such as speed limits and truck restrictions
• Accounting for temporary route changes such as construction zones, traffic variations, and peak-hour disruptions

The Solution

Our team delivered highly accurate navigational maps with advanced routing capabilities that significantly improved the efficiency of courier operations.

By leveraging satellite imagery and GPS breadcrumb datasets, we were able to generate highly detailed mapping layers that provided granular visibility for each delivery route.

This improved route planning and helped the logistics company optimize delivery efficiency across its global network.

Implementation Approach

1. Structured Workflow

A scalable and well-defined workflow was established to efficiently manage and process the large volume of GPS breadcrumb data files.

2. Hiring and Training

A team of 15 specialists was recruited based on analytical and comprehension skills. They were trained in GPS data interpretation, vehicle sensor data analysis, and traffic behavior patterns.

An additional team of five specialists received advanced training focused on mapping private properties such as warehouses and personal yards while enriching navigation maps with custom attributes.

3. Data Processing and Plotting

• Input files containing raw route data were received as shape files via email.
• The files were categorized by region and distributed among trained mapping specialists.
• After uploading the files into the HERE Map Creator tool, missing map segments appeared as scattered data points across areas of approximately 100 square miles.
• These scattered dots represented frequently visited delivery locations lacking accurate geolocation mapping.
• Our team used this data to add roads and route segments around commercial zones, warehouses, ports, mines, farms, and private properties.

This process completed missing map infrastructure and enhanced delivery routing accuracy.

4. Quality Control and Audits

• The client monitored project progress in real time through the HERE.com platform.
• Completed map updates were reviewed and quality checked by experts at HERE.com.
• Approved map updates were published live, while maps failing quality checks were returned to our team for correction and resubmission.

Technology Used

Mapping Tool: HERE Map Creator

Project Outcome

The project successfully transformed thousands of raw GPS breadcrumb datasets into highly accurate navigational maps that improved route planning and delivery efficiency.

The enhanced maps enabled delivery agents to access better navigation data, helping the client optimize logistics operations across multiple regions.

Conclusion

Through a structured workflow, specialized training, and advanced mapping tools, our team successfully processed thousands of GPS datasets to enrich the client’s global navigation infrastructure.

The improved maps provided better routing intelligence, reduced operational inefficiencies, and enhanced delivery performance for one of the world’s largest transportation companies.