Goods

What are they? Goods are all those items or products that can be transported, bought, or sold within a market. In logistics and commercial terms, goods can be raw materials, semi-finished products, or finished goods that move through different supply chains to reach consumers or companies. Types Goods can be classified in different ways according to their nature, form of transport, or commercial destination. 📦 1. According to their physical state: Solid: Products in the form of pieces, blocks, grains, or powders (e.g., cement, grains, metals). Liquid: Substances like oil, chemicals, milk, or beverages. Gaseous: Transported in tanks or pipelines, like natural gas or compressed air. 🚚 2. According to their handling and packaging: Bulk: Transported without packaging, like coal, sand, or grains. In containers: Stored in standard metal boxes to facilitate transport. Unitized: Grouped on pallets or boxes for easy handling. 🌍 3. According to their destination and use: Consumer: Finished products ready for the customer (clothing, food, electronics). Industrial: Raw materials or inputs for manufacturing other products. Dangerous: Flammable, corrosive, or toxic substances that require special handling. Perishable: Foods, flowers, or pharmaceutical products that need refrigeration or speedy delivery. Importance in logistics They are the basis of world trade, and their correct management in the supply chain is key to guaranteeing efficient and profitable deliveries. Logistics companies like Control Terrestre specialize in the safe transport and storage of goods, optimizing costs and delivery times. If your business needs to move goods efficiently, Control Terrestre has the logistics solution you're looking for. 🚛📦