# Outbound Logistics

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Freight forwarders and contract logistics providers use outbound logistics to describe all processes that move finished goods from the warehouse to the consignee: order picking, consolidation, packing, loading, transport management, and associated documentation such as bills of lading and, for exports, customs declarations.

Freight forwarders and contract logistics providers use outbound logistics to describe all processes that move finished goods from the warehouse to the consignee: order picking, consolidation, packing, loading, transport management, and associated documentation such as bills of lading and, for exports, customs declarations. It is the downstream counterpart to inbound logistics, which governs procurement flows. Outbound logistics directly determines delivery performance and transport costs. In integrated supply chain systems, it interfaces closely with order management, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logistics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logistics)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Outbound Logistics |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 80 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logistics |

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