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Line haul

Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000162

The movement of freight in large quantities between two distant points, such as from one city or terminal to another. This segment of the journey constitutes the longest leg of the transport route and excludes local pickup and final-mile delivery operations. Line haul transportation is typically performed by large-capacity vehicles like semi-trailer trucks, trains, or cargo ships operating on fixed schedules between major hubs.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LOG-000162
FieldLogistics and supply chain
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000162",
  "term": "Line haul",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "The movement of freight in large quantities between two distant points, such as from one city or terminal to another. This segment of the journey constitutes the longest leg of the transport route and excludes local pickup and final-mile delivery operations. Line haul transportation is typically performed by large-capacity vehicles like semi-trailer trucks, trains, or cargo ships operating on fixed schedules between major hubs.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/line-haul/"
}

Record 174 of 256 in Logistics and supply chain terminology (MLC-0105). Request the full dataset.