# logistics costs

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> When quoting a shipment, freight forwarders and shippers must identify and accurately price every cost component involved.

When quoting a shipment, freight forwarders and shippers must identify and accurately price every cost component involved. Logistics costs cover all expenditures arising from the physical movement and storage of goods: transportation (fuel, tolls, vehicle operation), warehousing (facility rental, labor, utilities), handling, packaging, and administrative expenses for documentation, customs clearance, and IT systems. These categories form the basis for customer pricing and internal benchmarking in day-to-day forwarding operations. Without transparent cost tracking, significant savings go unnoticed – through route optimization, shipment consolidation, or selection of a more favorable customs procedure. In cross-border trade, import duties, import VAT, and potential bonded warehouse fees add further layers to the overall cost picture.

**Source:** [https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/logistikkosten-53229](https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/logistikkosten-53229)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | logistics costs |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 110 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/logistikkosten-53229 |

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