No matter what type of business, shipping has a direct impact on a company\u2019s overall profitability.\u00a0 The complex nature of transportation and shipping requires the coordination of goods from the origin to the destination. \u00a0 This is what logistics companies do to make transactions seamless. In the U.S. the logistics industry is growing\u2014in 2018, the value of the new private warehouse construction rose to\u00a0U.S $33.8 billion.<\/p>\n

WHAT LOGISTICS COMPANIES DO<\/b><\/p>\n

Logistics providers can assist in several different areas.\u00a0 Businesses outsource their logistics operations such as warehousing, picking, packing, and transportation to a third-party company in order to effectively manage them.\u00a0 The logistics company then plans, implements, and controls the movement of goods along the supply chain. Logistics companies can handle some or all of these tasks, depending on what a business needs.<\/p>\n

Logistics providers offer\u00a0services<\/a>\u00a0that can be customized to their customers\u2019 needs based on market conditions.\u00a0 These services may include value-adds such as procurement of goods or other supply chain tasks.\u00a0 The business sector uses logistics to handle the flow and storage of goods from the origin to the point of consumption. \u00a0 The supply chain is what manages the receiving, storage, transportation, and shipping of goods, which also includes information, inventory, and material handling.\u00a0 It is a complex process with many moving parts.<\/p>\n

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LOGISTICS COMPANY SERVICES<\/b><\/h2>\n
Because supply chains are becoming more involved, many businesses are choosing to outsource these functions to a third-party logistics company.\u00a0 Working with a logistics provider provides several advantages that would not be achieved alone.<\/p>\n
Freight Forwarding:<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Freight forwarding<\/a>\u00a0is involved in every aspect of planning and executing the movement of goods. \u00a0 A freight broker works with owners and operators to coordinate each shipment. This is how much of the truck transport in the U.S. is conducted.<\/p>\n
Transportation by Truck:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>The transportation process included packing and loading, transit, and delivery to the destination. The main advantage of working with a logistics company is being able to optimize this part of the process.\u00a0 Logistics companies can utilize their resources, to scale to a business\u2019s demand. And, most often, they are able to deliver orders with greater reliability and speed. This results in a higher level of customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n
Customs Clearance:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Global shipping can be a hassle as regulations differ among counties.\u00a0 An experienced logistics company will ensure goods clear customs accurately so that costs are minimized and deliveries happen on time.<\/p>\n
Moving Services:<\/b>\u00a0 Did you know that logistics companies can provide\u00a0moving services<\/a>\u00a0as well?\u00a0 Logistics providers will consolidate, pack, and ship items anywhere they need to go cost-effectively.<\/p>\n
As global trade expands, the complexity of the shipping and transportation industry will grow.\u00a0 Business managers see the need for an outside logistics company that can increase efficiency while reducing costs in order to remain competitive and keep up with customer demand.\u00a0 A logistics company has relationships with many different carriers, which results in more solutions that are customized to a business\u2019s needs. As a result, the delivery window for orders shortens, and customer satisfaction rises. \u00a0 Contact the experts at Gesprosgroup today to learn more about logistics and how it can help your company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n
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