backhaules
Backhauling refers to the return trip of a commercial vehicle, typically a truck or cargo ship, from its delivery destination back to its origin or another point of business. This return journey is often empty, meaning the vehicle carries no paying freight, which represents a significant inefficiency and cost in the logistics industry. When a vehicle completes a backhaul with cargo, it is referred to as a "productive backhaul" or "backload."
The concept of backhauling is crucial for optimizing transportation networks. An empty backhaul incurs costs related
Successful backhauling contributes to greater efficiency in the supply chain, reduces the carbon footprint of transportation