Freight Glossary
Logistics – Meaning & Examples
The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the movement and storage of goods.
- Related terms
- logistics management, cargo logistics, shipping logistics
Logistics is the management of the flow of goods, information, and resources from origin to destination. It includes transportation, warehousing, inventory management, order fulfillment, and distribution. Logistics aims to deliver the right product, in the right quantity, to the right place, at the right time, in the right condition, at the right cost. It is a critical component of supply chain management.
How Logistics is used in freight operations
Logistics appears in quotations, bookings, shipping documents, and tracking updates. Confirm how it applies to your shipment with your carrier, forwarder, or customs representative, because practice can differ by country and contract.
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What is Logistics?
The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the movement and storage of goods.