Integrated Logistics: What is it and why invest?

In foreign trade, supply chain efficiency is a determining factor for company success, and integrated logistics emerges as a strategic approach that optimizes each stage of the process, from origin to final destination.

But what exactly does integrated logistics mean, and why is it a smart investment for your business?

Understanding Integrated Logistics

Integrated logistics is the unified and coordinated management of all supply chain activities.

Unlike conventional logistics, where different suppliers are responsible for separate steps (transportation, storage, customs clearance, etc.), integrated logistics centralizes these operations under a single provider.

Imagine an import operation: in conventional logistics, a company might hire a carrier for international freight, a customs broker for cargo clearance, another for land transportation, and perhaps a fourth provider for insurance. This fragmentation can lead to mismatches, a lack of communication, and difficulty in tracking and resolving issues. 

Advantages of a single provider with a full service

Choosing integrated logistics with a single provider brings numerous advantages to your company:

• Cost Optimization: Consolidating services into a single contract generally results in more competitive costs, exclusive offers, and eliminates additional margins and unexpected expenses with multiple suppliers.

• Greater Efficiency and Agility: Centralized coordination streamlines processes, reducing lead times and optimizing goods transit time.

• Simplified Communication: Having a single point of contact for all your logistics needs simplifies communication, facilitates monitoring, and speeds up the resolution of any issues.

• Visibility and Tracking: Integrated logistics offers unified tracking systems, allowing the provider to monitor and report on the status and location of your cargo in real time.

• Reduced Complexity: Simplifies supply chain management, freeing your team to focus on other strategic areas of your business. 

• Customization of Solutions: An integrated logistics provider can offer customized solutions tailored to the specific needs of your cargo and your business.

Integrated Logistics with BR Company

At BR Company, we understand that each client has unique needs. Our integrated logistics allows for complete service customization, combining multimodal solutions (air, sea, and land), efficient customs clearance, and cargo insurance. We guarantee all international logistics services from end to end, from pickup at the origin to delivery at the final destination.

By choosing BR Company as your integrated logistics partner, you invest in comprehensive, efficient, and transparent management of your supply chain, optimizing costs, gaining agility, and focusing on the growth of your business.

Speak with our experts and discover how we can transform your foreign trade operation!