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Two-Party Logistics

Two-party logistics is a transport model in which shipper and carrier cooperate directly without intermediating third-party logistics providers.

Last updated: 8 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Two-party logistics is a transport model in which shipper and carrier cooperate directly without intermediating third-party logistics providers. The shipper retains full operational control over planning, routing, and fleet decisions – or delegates these entirely to a single selected carrier. This arrangement is common among small to mid-sized shippers whose shipment volumes or delivery regions justify direct partnership management without broader logistics infrastructure.

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