Nautical Term: Line haul

Definition of Line haul

Line haul refers to the transportation of freight along the tracks or routes of a transportation line, from an origin or loading point, such as a port or city, to a destination or unloading point.

For instance, consider a logistics company that specializes in moving perishable goods from the eastern coast of the United States to retailers in the Midwest. The company’s transportation line comprises refrigerated trucks and routes that cater specifically to the transportation of perishable goods. In this scenario, the movement of the perishable goods from the eastern coast to the Midwest would be an example of line haul transportation.

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