Also known as: 3PL provider, Logistics operator, Third-party logistics provider
A specialized company managing all or part of another company's logistics operations, including transport, warehousing, distribution, and customs procedures.
A 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) provider manages logistics operations for clients on an integral or partial basis. In foreign trade, they handle international transport, warehousing, distribution, cargo consolidation, and customs clearance coordination.
Freight Forwarder
A logistics intermediary that organizes and coordinates international transport of goods on behalf of importers and exporters, managing routes, documentation, and complementary services.
LogisticsSupply Chain
An integrated network of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in creating and delivering a product, from raw materials to the end consumer.
LogisticsCargo Consolidation
A logistics process of grouping multiple small shipments from different shippers into a single transport unit to optimize freight costs and space utilization.
LogisticsCross-Docking
A logistics strategy where goods are received at a warehouse or distribution center and immediately reshipped to their final destination without going through a storage period.