Middle Mile

Middle mile shipping is starting to get the attention it deserves. In today’s logistics landscape, where customer expectations are higher than ever, where disruptions are commonplace, and where …

Studies show that 90% of consumers expect at least two- or three-day delivery, and 32% of global shoppers will abandon their shopping carts if the delivery time is too long.

Middle-mile logistics are nothing new. But, in an age where e-commerce is reshaping the global supply chain, middle-mile delivery has emerged as a critical piece of the fulfillment puzzle.

Speed and efficiency always reign supreme in the logistics world. In pursuit of these twin priorities, cross-docking has emerged as a pivotal technique, transforming the way goods traverse the supply chain’s middle mile.

The middle mile is one of the most overlooked steps in the delivery and fulfillment process. Most shippers recognize the last mile’s influence on customer satisfaction, but middle mile infrastructure shapes the entire process.

When you overcome middle mile logistics challenges, you’re able to keep your goods and products moving toward on-time deliveries that delight customers.