Logistics terms · Logistics terms
What does Empty running mean in logistics?
Short answer
Kilometres a truck travels without cargo, whether returning from delivery or positioning to its next load. Empty kilometres cost almost as much as loaded ones and earn nothing.
High empty running on imbalanced Indian lanes is a major reason one-way FTL rates are priced close to round-trip cost. Backhaul matching and dedicated circuits are the usual remedies. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.
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The numbers behind this answer
- Also called
- empty km, khali gaadi
- Category
- Road
- Related terms
- Backhaul, Deadhead, Dedicated fleet, Rate per km
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