Clearing up Confusion: Is Contract Logistics the Same as 3PL
If you run an e-commerce store or conduct any sort of business that involves the transfer of goods over vast distances, you are probably looking into logistics providers to make your transactions easier and more efficient. And since logistics as a field encompasses many different aspects of the supply chain, looking for the right logistics service that will suit your needs can become quite overwhelming. In particular people tend to get confused between 3 rd party logistics (3PL) and contract logistics as the two terms are often used interchangeably. Are 3PL and Contract Logistics the Same? While contract logistics providers and 3PL companies can both be considered third parties, and the terms 3PL and contract logistics are often used interchangeably when referring to the movement of cargo, the two terms are in fact not the same. How are they Different? The main difference between 3PL and contract logistics is their scope. In general Contract logistics providers focus on ju...