What does First mile mean in logistics?

Short answer

The first leg of a shipment, from the shipper’s premises or farm to the first hub, port, rail terminal or consolidation point.

First-mile links are often the least organised part of Indian supply chains, especially for agricultural produce and small manufacturers, and poor first-mile handling can undo a good cold chain later. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. How we count

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