Logistics is the whole set of activities related to planning, organising and coordinating the flow of goods and the information that accompanies their movement.
It covers the processes involved in preparing, moving, handling and delivering goods at successive stages of their journey from shipper to recipient, including operations such as transhipment.
The aim of logistics is to ensure that these activities run smoothly, on time and in an orderly manner, making the most efficient possible use of available resources.