Here are the frequently asked questions (FAQ) in the field of logistics and their answers:
1. What is logistics?
Logistics is the planning, implementation and control process that ensures that products or services are delivered to the right place at the right time, in the right quantity, under the right conditions.
2. What is the difference between logistics and supply chain management?
Logistics focuses on the processes of transporting, storing and distributing products.
Supply chain management (SCM) covers the entire process from raw material supply to the end consumer; it manages all stages including production, purchasing and logistics.
3. What delivery methods (Incoterms) are used in international logistics?
The main ones are:
EXW (Ex Works) – The buyer takes full responsibility.
FOB (Free on Board) – The seller is responsible up to the loading port.
CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) –The seller pays freight and insurance.
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) –The seller pays all costs and taxes.
4. What is the difference between multimodal and intermodal transportation?
Multimodal transportation: More than one type of transportation (e.g. sea + land) is used in the transportation process, but there is a single carrier or contract.
Intermodal transportation: Again, multiple transportation methods are used, but there may be different carriers and contracts at each transportation stage.
5. What are the types of transportation in logistics?
Land transportation – Flexible and widespread..
Sea transportation –Economic for large-volume loads.
Air transportation – Fast but costly.
Rail transportation – Large-volume and environmentally friendly.
6. Why is storage important in logistics?
Storage ensures that products are properly preserved until the time of demand. Proper warehouse management reduces stock costs and product losses.
7. Why is transportation insurance necessary?
In international transportation, products; are faced with many risks such as damage, loss, delay. Therefore, transportation insurance provides assurance against these risks.
8. What should be considered when choosing a logistics company?
Experience and area of expertise
International transportation competence
Digital system use (TMS, WMS)
Reliability and insurance options
Price-performance balance