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Little Logistics

Water and rail transport mod, automated boats & trains!

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Which Little Logistics release should I use?

Updated 11 days ago
Latest stable file [Forge/NeoForged] 1.20.1.2
Game version 1.20.1, 1.20
Loader Forge, NeoForge

Little Logistics [Forge/NeoForged] 1.20.1.2 targets 1.20.1, 1.20 with Forge, NeoForge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is Little Logistics required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

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Loader for this release Forge, NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

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What else does Little Logistics [Forge/NeoForged] 1.20.1.2 need?

[Forge/NeoForged] 1.20.1.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

Patchouli Optional for Little Logistics [Forge/NeoForged] 1.20.1.2
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Matching file found Matched file: Patchouli-1.20.1-85-FORGE.jar

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About this project

What does Little Logistics add?

Little Logistics

Water & Rail Automation for Minecraft Forge

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Little Logistics is a Minecraft Forge mod focused on efficient, affordable long-distance transport. Build automated logistics networks using waterways and rail systems, powered by tugs, barges, and modular trains.

👉 Full guide & documentation: http://littlelogistics.murad.dev 👉 Discord: https://discord.gg/jDhZVE4Njg

🎥 Overview

Mod overview by Mischief of Mice:

Bit By Bit

📘 In-Game Guide

Install Patchouli to get a built-in manual.

Crafting recipe: Book + Chest + Compass (shapeless)

🚢 Overview

Little Logistics is designed around simple, scalable automation. It avoids complex setup while still enabling powerful transport systems.

This guide does not cover recipes — use JEI or similar mods.

🚢 Vessels — Tugs & Barges

Vessels are the core of the mod.

  • Tugs pull barges
  • Barges perform tasks:
    • Item transport
    • Fluid transport
    • Automated fishing

Use natural rivers/oceans or build your own canals.

video

🚂 Trains — Locomotives & Cars (1.18.2+)

Small, modular trains for land-based transport:

  • Link locomotives + cars
  • Transport items and fluids
  • Built-in pathfinding + collision avoidance
  • Automatic routing:
    • Set destinations
    • Tracks switch automatically

trains

⚙️ Add-On Mods

Little Contraptions (Official)

Compatibility with Create https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/little-contraptions

Little Botanics (Third Party)

Compatibility with Botania https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/little-botanics

⚠️ Compatibility Notes

Most issues are minor and fixable:

Multiplayer (1.19+)

Barges/cars may disconnect on logout → Enable offline loading in server config

Canary

Breaks hopper behavior → Add:

mixin.block.hopper=false

OptiFine

Breaks chunkloading/vehicles (especially singleplayer) → Disable:

  • Smooth world loading
  • Lazy chunk loading

Small Ships

Interferes with tug AI → Keep ships a few chunks away or disable WaterMobFlee

Modern UI

Breaks route GUI → Disable smooth scrolling

❓ FAQ

Backports to older versions? No.

Trains on 1.16? No — trains are 1.18.2+ only.

Fabric port? Not planned.

Can I increase speed? Yes (server config), but high speeds may cause:

  • Collision issues
  • Performance problems

How do vehicles move without chunkloaders? In 1.19+, registered vehicles:

  • Keep minimal chunks loaded
  • Skip normal world ticking
  • Only vehicles are processed

Powered by LiteLoadLib.

🧠 Design Philosophy

Little Logistics sits between:

  • Vanilla minecarts (too limited)
  • Heavy tech mods (too complex)

It focuses on:

  • Low setup cost
  • Clean automation loops
  • Performance-friendly systems

Project description from CurseForge.

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