Alternative Delivery

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Alternative delivery refers to non-traditional methods or locations for the last-mile delivery of goods, such as pick-up points, parcel lockers, neighbor drop-off, or appointment-based deliveries, aimed at increasing flexibility and convenience for the receiver while optimizing cost and efficiency for the carrier.

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