Anno 2070 trade routes, islands and warehouse logistics
Build supply routes that survive a full round trip.
Edition covered
Original Anno 2070 economy and factions. Deep Ocean's Genius tier and expansion-specific production are excluded. Online features and service availability are not assumed from the original manual.
Choose islands for what they supply
Fertilities and deposits differ between islands. Inspect these before founding a new outpost, then define the exact good it will send back to the main city.
| Component | Purpose | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Ship | Carries cargo | Capacity and route safety |
| Source stop | Loads produced goods | Available stock and correct instructions |
| Destination stop | Unloads needed goods | Receiving storage and consumption |
| Return trip | Completes the cycle | Time until the next delivery |
Configure every route stop
A trade route needs a ship and explicit loading and unloading instructions. Verify the goods and amounts at both ends so a vessel does not fill its holds with something the next stop cannot use.
| Problem | Inspect | Response |
|---|---|---|
| No cargo arrives | Ship assignment and loading | Correct the route setup |
| Wrong goods occupy holds | Stop instructions | Clear unwanted cargo and fix commands |
| Destination stock stays low | Output and travel time | Increase the constrained capacity |
| Outpost cannot expand | Local construction inventory | Deliver reserved materials |
Keep construction stock at outposts
A specialized island still needs materials for new buildings and repairs. Deliver a working reserve instead of treating the outpost solely as a source that sends everything away.
Measure supply between arrivals
The lowest stock just before a ship returns is more informative than the peak after unloading. Add cargo capacity, another vessel or more production according to which stage is causing the shortage.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Publisher manual | shared.fastly.steamstatic.com |