Forward logistics moves goods from origin to customer; reverse logistics brings them back. Learn how each works, how they differ, and where drayage fits in both directions.

For freight forwarders, NVOCCs, customs brokers, and distributors moving containers through the Port of Charleston or Port of Savannah, the job isn't finished when a box clears the terminal gate. The final leg of the journey, from a rail ramp, container yard, or distribution center to the customer's door, is what's known as last mile delivery. It's often the shortest leg by distance, but it's frequently the most expensive and complex part of the entire supply chain. Defining