What exactly is a logistics operator?

The main activity of a logistics operator is to offer transportation services and storage, that is, managing and controlling all supply chain processes until the merchandise is delivered.The advantages of working with a logistics operator are the following:

• Broad geographic coverage with a large network of stable and daily relationships between branches and delegations at a national and international level
• High knowledge and experience in our operations and loss reduction, thanks to the broad experience of our agents
• Reduction essential reduction of costs storage, distribution and transport

Decrease in transportation costs, since you only pay for the contracted services

What functions does a logistics operator perform?

Depending on the logistics operator contract established with the company, the following main functions are distinguished:

• Distribution and transportation: Organization of routes by traffic agents, as well as the transit or customs operations that these involve in the transportation of goods.
• Warehousing and stock management: Reception of goods, quality control, quantity, stock control, packaging phases... In order to take care of the entire merchandise and solve all the inconveniences of both space and time until delivery.
• Marketing and merchandising: Computer processing and monitoring of orders and shipments, that is, 24-hour monitoring of orders, invoices, loading and unloading points, location of merchandise... What better way to know where your merchandise is? The uncertainty is over!

What better way than to not worry from the moment your order is processed until the merchandise is delivered, while still being able to have control over it at all times?

What types of logistics operators are there?

Depending on the logistics operator contract established with the company, the following main functions are distinguished:

• Distribution and transportation: They consist of the organization of groupages of loads, distribution of goods at a local, national or international level... This function is summarized as the organization of routes by traffic agents, as well as the transit or customs operations that these imply in the transport of goods.
• Warehousing and stock management: They are in charge of receiving goods, quality control, quantity, stock control, packaging phases... Product storage in order to not give the customer headaches with where to leave their merchandise, or what to do with it, since we take care of it!
• Marketing and merchandising: Computer processing and monitoring of orders and shipments, that is, 24-hour monitoring of orders, invoices, loading and unloading points, location of merchandise... What better way to know where your merchandise is? The uncertainty is over!

What better way than to not worry from the moment your order is processed until the merchandise is delivered, while still being able to have control over it at all times?

WHAT TYPES OF LOGISTICS OPERATOR ARE THERE?

There are different types of logistics operators, generally known as Party Logistics and referred to as PL.They are classified based on the areas or phases in which they are executed in a logistics chain::

• First Party Logistics 1PL

The 1PL logistics operator is the one that is subcontracted the most, that is, it refers to the transportation of goods. It includes transport agencies, which distribute the products of the company that has hired them.

• Second Party Logistics 2PL

This logistics operator not only offers transportation services, but is also responsible for storage services for goods and products. They are usually in charge of organizing the transport fleet and preparing warehouse orders.

• Third Party Logistics 3PL

3PL logistics operators not only manage the integration of services, but also manage and provide the transportation fleet and the storage location. That is, full control of the entire flow of goods is maintained.

• Fourth Party Logistics 4PL

This logistics operator works in a similar way to 3PLs. It supervises the operation of logistics, but does not count as physical resources of warehouses or trucks. You have the experience, knowledge and efficiency, but you constantly need to work together with a 3PL operator.

• Fifth Party Logistics 5PL

5PL logistics operators integrate the services of 3PL and 4PL operators, that is, the entire supply chain is optimized. Which logistics operator do you think is best for you?

WHAT IS A LOGISTICS PLATFORM?

Is a logistics platform the same as a logistics operator? No! A logistics platform It is located in ports, airports, railway terminals and road transport centers.A logistics platform is located in ports, airports, railway terminals and road transport centers.According to the European Association EUROPLATFORMS, a logistics platform is:

“It is a delimited area within which, by different means, operadores logisticos, all activities related to logistics and the distribution of goods, both for international and national transport.”

Logistics platforms are divided into a series of areas according to their functions:

• Services to workers: There are rest areas, workshops for transport vehicles, customs matters...
• Services to logistics companies; There we find warehouses, areas for handling merchandise, preparing merchandise or picking...
• intermodal services; They allow exchange between different modes of transport, generally using containers as a means of loading for said transport.

In conclusion, logistics platforms are a way to more efficiently manage the products that arrive at their destination in a more optimized way, considering all the possibilities in a totally globalized world, depending on the product. Don't worry and we will help you withContact: +34 674 346 912 info@transvolando.comAddress: C/ Empleo, 28 Nave 10 28906 – Getafe (Madrid, España) How to get there?

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