What is Contract Logistics? Explains Fructus Transport

Logistics is - next to transport and forwarding - one of the most important branches of transport services. Some of the larger companies decide to become a logistics center - employing their own specialists and providing logistics services from behind their own desks. What is contract logistics?

Contract logistics

Contract logistics is a type of outsourcing service that covers all operations carried out on the warehouse space - from the production of the product to its delivery to the point of sale or customer.

Who offers logistics services?

Contract logistics can be carried out by companies that have their own logistics facilities - a warehouse, a fleet of vehicles and machines, enabling warehouse service. In addition, the company must employ employees with experience in logistics - both in managing and operating the warehouse.

Contract Logistics - Services

Contract logistics providers provide a variety of services. They can include, for example:

- storage of goods,
- receipt of goods,
- picking reloading,
- real-time tracking of goods changes.

Why is it worth using contract logistics services?

The advantages of using contract logistics include:

- no need to have your own warehouse, hire employees - a particularly advantageous option for smaller companies that do not need logistics services all year round,
- no need to purchase a policy,
- lower risk associated with independent storage,
- no risk associated with supply chain planning.