Pool Distribution
A shipping strategy where a full truckload of freight is shipped to a regional hub, then broken down and distributed to multiple final destinations using smaller trucks. Pool distribution reduces long-haul transportation costs by consolidating freight for the linehaul portion and using local delivery for the last mile. It is commonly used by consumer goods companies delivering to multiple retail locations in a metro area.
Detailed Explanation
A shipping strategy where a full truckload of freight is shipped to a regional hub, then broken down and distributed to multiple final destinations using smaller trucks. Pool distribution reduces long-haul transportation costs by consolidating freight for the linehaul portion and using local delivery for the last mile. It is commonly used by consumer goods companies delivering to multiple retail locations in a metro area.
Example
A beverage company ships a full truckload from their plant in Wisconsin to a pool point in the Dallas area, where the load is broken down and delivered to 14 convenience stores across the metro on smaller trucks.
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