# Direct to Consumer Freight Shipping

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> Unlike conventional distribution through wholesalers and retailers, Direct to Consumer (D2C) freight shipping moves goods from the manufacturer, online merchant, or fulfilment centre straight to the end customer's delivery address.

Unlike conventional distribution through wholesalers and retailers, Direct to Consumer (D2C) freight shipping moves goods from the manufacturer, online merchant, or fulfilment centre straight to the end customer's delivery address. Where traditional B2B freight consolidates volume into pallet loads, D2C logistics operates on small, frequent individual shipments with multiple service tiers and consumer-facing real-time tracking. Last-mile delivery—the leg from the final sortation point to the doorstep—is the most expensive and operationally demanding segment of the chain, and the one that most directly determines customer experience. Cross-border D2C shipments carry distinct customs implications wherever de minimis thresholds govern low-value consignments addressed to private individuals.

**Source:** [https://www.shipbob.com/blog/direct-to-consumer-shipping-guide/](https://www.shipbob.com/blog/direct-to-consumer-shipping-guide/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Direct to Consumer Freight Shipping |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 103 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://www.shipbob.com/blog/direct-to-consumer-shipping-guide/ |

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