What is the difference between a logistics provider and a carrier?

What is the difference between a logistics provider and a carrier?

A logistics provider, as a logistics professional, manages all flows and stock as well as all handling operations on your behalf.

A carrier, on the other hand, is solely responsible for delivering your products to your customers.

On the Rental platform, the term "carrier" refers to a specific mode of transport. For example, La Poste offers various transport modes: Chronopost, Colissimo, Lettre Suivie... Each of these transport (delivery) modes can be defined as a "carrier" on the platform. To set up your carriers, follow this tutorial.

If you have a contract with a logistics provider, you may need to create a platform access for them so they can manage your shipments. To manage your shipments, follow this tutorial.