What does last mile mean in B2B cross-border freight?

In B2B cross-border freight, the last mile is the carrier's final delivery leg from the local depot in the destination country to the recipient's warehouse or business address. The recipient is a business with defined delivery hours, loading dock requirements, and proof of delivery obligations — not a residential address. The last mile closes when the CMR consignment note is signed by the recipient and the carrier's custody of the goods ends.

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