Cloud-Native Development for UK LogTech — UK GDPR Built In

Real-Time Shipment Tracking Cloud Architecture

UK logistics cloud-native tracking: GPS device on vehicle/container → AWS IoT Core (MQTT — 10-second interval) → Kinesis Data Streams → Lambda (ETA calculator — road network routing via HERE Maps API or Google Maps Routes API) → DynamoDB (current shipment status — sub-10ms reads) → API Gateway (REST API for shipper portal) → CloudFront (WebSocket push — real-time update to shipper browser without polling). ETA calculation: traffic-adjusted ETA using HERE Maps Routing API (historical traffic + live traffic) — more accurate than straight-line distance calculation. DynamoDB: current status only — Kinesis archived to S3 for historical tracking query via Athena.

DVSA OCRS Cloud-Native Integration

DVSA OCRS (Operator Compliance Risk Score): HGV operators are scored by DVSA based on roadworthiness, overloading, and driver licensing compliance. OCRS affects insurance premiums and client contracts. Cloud-native OCRS integration: DVSA OCRS API (commercial vehicle operator lookup — licence number → OCRS score) → carrier score database → carrier onboarding decision (score above threshold required for approved carrier list). Automated monitoring: weekly DVSA OCRS score refresh for all approved carriers → alert if carrier score drops below threshold. PMI (Preventive Maintenance Inspection) scheduling: upcoming PMI deadlines → driver notification → workshop booking system.

Cross-Border HMRC CDS Cloud-Native

HMRC CDS (Customs Declaration Service) cloud-native architecture: goods imported/exported → CDS import/export declaration generated → HMRC CDS API submission → customs clearance status polling (CDS notification when goods cleared). Multi-jurisdiction: EU customs post-Brexit — EXS (Exit Summary Declaration) for exports to EU, ICS (Import Control System) for EU imports. CDS rate matrix: commodity code × country of origin × preference agreement → duty rate calculation. CDS risk management: ICS2 (EU advance cargo information — required for all air and maritime imports from non-EU countries). ClickMasters CDS integration: tariff database (UK Global Tariff — 14,000+ commodity codes) integrated for automated duty calculation.

Last-Mile Delivery Optimisation Cloud

Last-mile delivery: UK e-commerce last mile — Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, DHL API integrations. Carrier selection: cheapest carrier per shipment based on weight, size, destination, and service level. Label generation: carrier API → PDF label (thermal printer-compatible Zebra ZPL format). Tracking webhook: carrier webhook → normalised tracking event → customer notification (GOV.UK Notify or SMS). Address validation: Royal Mail PAF (Postcode Address File) API — validate delivery address before carrier label generation (reduces failed delivery rate). Carbon reporting: per-shipment carbon emission (carrier emission factor × distance) → monthly carbon report for SECR.

UK GDPR

HMRC CDS

DVSA

DVLA

ISO 27001

Cyber Essentials

FCA (freight financing)