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What does Hub-and-spoke mean in logistics?

Short answer

A network design in which shipments from many origins flow into a central hub, are sorted, and then flow out to many destinations, instead of running direct point-to-point.

The standard model for Indian PTL and express networks: pickups feed local branches, linehaul trucks connect regional hubs, and delivery vehicles run from destination branches. 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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Category
Operations & tech
Related terms
PTL / LTL (part truckload), Linehaul, Cross-docking, Consolidation

Sources

  1. SSL logistics glossary

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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