An approach to the network of operations that are necessary to make it possible for a given product to reach the final consumer, from the place where the raw materials are obtained, through the space used for its production, which undoubtedly involves all the operations of transportation, storage and distribution to the market is, in essence, the logistics activity.

All production, distribution and sales activities are focused on generating surpluses and profits that are fundamentally oriented towards making their sustainability possible over time. Added to this is the web of trade relations that flow in an increasingly globalized dynamic and in a scenario of greater technological advances that make the dynamics of trade between countries much more complex.

Before approaching the world of maritime transport, it is essential to understand that ships are an essential piece of engineering for the planetary economy. Over the centuries, their evolution has improved to the point of evolving to the point of surprisingly benefiting logistical activities, whether related to the transport of passengers, goods or for strictly war purposes.

It is essential to understand that maritime transport has been, throughout history, a decisive factor in the dynamics of international trade. The construction of tankers, containerised ships for the transport of manufactured goods and ships for the transport of dry grains contributed greatly to the fact that, in trade relations, the geographical location of production was not the essential element in the determination of costs.

The decrease in available space to meet the process of transporting goods, coupled with the increase in the price of maritime transport, translates into a scenario of strong complications that are negatively impacting the marketing of goods. This phenomenon has been dubbed the container crisis, which became more acute worldwide in 2020, following the outbreak of the resounding covid 19 pandemic.

Firstly, it must be understood that workflow is a fundamental tool in the process of planning business activities. By reducing the likelihood of uncertainty, tasks become more effective, efficient and controllable, making it possible to better manage and realise objectives.

International logistics activity, understood as the deployment and development of duly coordinated strategies aimed at making the distribution and transport of finished products or raw materials from one point to another viable, is beginning to undergo significant changes as a result of the current armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

First of all, it must be understood that the process of importing goods is an activity driven by government bodies, entrepreneurs, established businessmen with a long track record and representatives of commercial chains, who actively participate in the world of importing and exporting products.

The conservation and preservation of the environment is an important part of the corporate strategy of Clover Internacional, C.A. For this reason, we work constantly and arduously hand in hand with our clients and suppliers to guarantee sustainable services that do not represent a risk to the resources and opportunities of future generations.

The importance of customs for the functioning of world trade, for the control and supervision of goods entering and leaving a given country, in the fulfilment of the tax collection process, as well as in the migratory flow of people, is internationally recognised every 26 January (International Customs Day).