Purpose – In this chapter, the potential of Milk Run logistics, a method
for consolidating freight, is analysed. Milk Run logistics provides a host
of possibilities for consolidating freight transport activities and thus using
transport capacity efficiently. It utilizes one vehicle to conduct several
pick-ups/deliveries in a round trip, which means that the pick-up/delivery
points should be located in a limited area which can be covered in a oneday trip.
Findings – Milk Run logistics seems highly beneficial in congested urban
environments in developed and developing countries although it may also
work in other areas. Furthermore, it can be linked to long-distance
logistics, by rail for example, in the national and world-wide network of
large companies.