A backup carrier is a pre-approved transport provider contracted by a shipper or freight forwarder to step in when the primary carrier cannot fulfil a shipment – whether due to capacity shortfall, vehicle breakdown, or service level failure.
Source: https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/glossary/backup-carrier/
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