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What does Last mile mean in logistics?
Short answer
The final leg of delivery from a local hub, depot or distributor to the end customer, retailer or consignee.
Often the costliest leg per kilogram in India because of congestion, entry restrictions for trucks in cities, small drops and failed deliveries. Smaller vehicles and fixed delivery windows are common. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.
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- Category
- Operations & tech
- Related terms
- First mile, Secondary distribution, ePOD (electronic proof of delivery), Hub-and-spoke
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