Carriers and brands can participate in the line haul by injecting parcels into another carrier’s network. This option is available to members categorized as shippers or pure middle mile providers. For shippers, this involves handling long-distance transportation before transferring shipments to another carrier for final delivery.

The middle mile plays a critical role in the supply chain, bridging the gap between the initial pickup and final delivery. The image below illustrates the data exchanged between Orchestro and middle mile providers

Origin CarrierLast Mile Carrier