This book introduces the basics of shipping and logistics for professionals, students, or anyone interested in expanding their understanding of the field, with a particular focus on the transportation sector. It aims to equip readers with foundational knowledge of shipping and logistics, presented in a format that clarifies the flow of goods and services in the market. It also guides readers in understanding domestic and international trade flows, explaining both in simple terms.

The book seeks to help readers envision the movement of products from manufacturing to shelves and from shelves to final consumption.