A logistics service provider is a company that offers logistics services to other businesses. In the past, these providers mainly focused on transportation, but today they deliver a wide range of integrated services such as warehousing, order picking, packaging, shipping, returns management, and disposal. They play a central role in modern supply chains by managing material and information flows efficiently. Many logistics service providers specialize in particular types of goods — for example, food, furniture, or chemicals — or focus on specific sectors such as the automotive, steel, or construction industries. Their main goal is to optimize the flow of goods and create value through professional logistics management.
Typical terms used in the context of logistics service provider are: Contract logistics, Freight forwarding, Logistics solutions and Value Added Services
