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title: "What does Secondary distribution mean in logistics | SSL"
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[Logistics terms](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/glossary/) · Logistics terms

# What does Secondary distribution mean in logistics?

Short answer

Movement of goods from depots or distributors to retailers or end customers, typically in smaller vehicles with several drops per trip.

In Indian FMCG, secondary delivery is often run by distributors with their own small vehicles. Costs per case are much higher than primary, and delivery windows are short. 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

**Also called**: secondary transport, secondary

**Category**: Warehousing

**Related terms**: Primary distribution, Distributor, Last mile, Depot

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#secondary-distribution)

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

## Related questions

- [What does Depot mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-depot-mean-in-logistics/)
- [What does Distributor mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-distributor-mean-in-logistics/)
- [What does Last mile mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-last-mile-mean-in-logistics/)
- [What does Primary distribution mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-primary-distribution-mean-in-logistics/)
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## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#secondary-distribution)
- [Secondary distribution: related page](https://safeandsecure.in/services/cnf-distribution/)

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