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[Logistics terms](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/glossary/) · Logistics terms

# 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](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Category**: Operations & tech

**Related terms**: PTL / LTL (part truckload), Linehaul, Cross-docking, Consolidation

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#hub-and-spoke)

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

## Related questions

- [What does Consolidation mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-consolidation-mean-in-logistics/)
- [What does Cross-docking mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-cross-docking-mean-in-logistics/)
- [What does First mile mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-first-mile-mean-in-logistics/)
- [What does Last mile mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-last-mile-mean-in-logistics/)
- [What does Linehaul mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-linehaul-mean-in-logistics/)
- [What does PTL / LTL (part truckload) mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-ptl-ltl-part-truckload-mean-in-logistics/)

## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#hub-and-spoke)
- [Hub-and-spoke: related page](https://safeandsecure.in/services/part-truckload/)

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