# connecting traffic

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Unlike long-haul transport, connecting traffic denotes the segment that links primary transport modes or major logistics hubs—container ports, marshaling yards, freight interchange centers—with local last-mile distribution.

Unlike long-haul transport, connecting traffic denotes the segment that links primary transport modes or major logistics hubs—container ports, marshaling yards, freight interchange centers—with local last-mile distribution. Forwarders, shipping lines, and rail operators rely on it to move goods from the end of the main haul to their ultimate destination, often using smaller vehicles or regional carriers. Poor coordination here causes shipments to pile up at interchange points, which is why arrival windows, buffer times, and handover procedures must be tightly aligned across all parties. The term overlaps with connecting forwarding and last-mile delivery but is broader in scope, covering all transport modes rather than road delivery alone.

**Source:** [https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/anschlussverkehr-39849](https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/anschlussverkehr-39849)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | connecting traffic |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 107 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/anschlussverkehr-39849 |

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