{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Backhaul Freight","description":"Backhaul freight is the cargo loaded onto a vehicle for its return journey from the delivery point back to origin, as opposed to the primary outbound load. Without it, carriers deadhead – covering the same distance at full cost but zero revenue. Access to suitable backhaul cargo is therefore a core profitability driver in road haulage, inland waterway, and rail freight alike. Rates for backhaul loads tend to run lower than outbound rates, since any contribution above variable cost is preferable ","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/backhaul-freight","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-16T05:18:54.736250","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backhaul","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/backhaul-freight","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Backhaul Freight · Backhaul freight is the cargo loaded onto a vehicle for its return journey from the delivery point back to origin, as opposed to the primary outbound load. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backhaul"}