Transport logistics

Transport logistics coordinates the physical flow of goods and the information associated with it. It can include receiving, handling, warehousing, inventory management, order preparation, packing, dispatch and transport through to the final recipient.

Yes. Transport is one of the operations within the logistics chain. It moves goods between suppliers, production sites, warehouses, distribution platforms and customers, while logistics coordinates the complete flow around that movement.

Transport mainly concerns moving goods from one point to another. Logistics is broader and also covers receiving, storage, internal handling, order preparation, inventory, dispatch and the information required to coordinate these operations.

Order preparation involves picking the requested products from stock, checking quantities and references, consolidating them, packing and labelling them before they are released for dispatch or transport.

Inventory management tracks incoming and outgoing goods, available quantities and storage locations. It also supports stock counts and replenishment planning in order to reduce shortages and unnecessary stockholding.

Yes. Depending on the requirement, a logistics organisation can link receiving, temporary or regular storage, order preparation and final dispatch. Coordinating these stages helps reduce breaks in the flow and align departures with the customer’s operational needs.

Yes. Drivet Transport International can review and coordinate logistics requirements in the Paris region and throughout France. Depending on the operation, this can combine receiving, warehousing, handling, order preparation, dispatch and transport.

Yes. When the logistics chain involves European flows, Drivet Transport International can coordinate preparation and transport operations between France and European countries, as well as selected flows between European countries. The organisation depends on the goods, volumes, destinations, lead times and transport constraints.

Yes. Logistics services are not limited to permanent or recurring operations. They can be used for a one-off receipt, temporary storage, freight consolidation, preparation of a specific operation or dispatch planning before final delivery.

Yes. A company can outsource only the stage it needs, such as warehousing, handling, order preparation, pallet or parcel consolidation, dispatch or transport. It is not necessary to outsource the complete logistics chain in order to use a tailored logistics service.