A backhaul is a load for the return journey that fills an otherwise empty trip back to base or to the next loading point. It lowers the cost per kilometre of the whole round trip.
Why it matters: without a backhaul, the outbound leg must also cover the cost of the empty return.
Pricing: backhauls are often priced lower because any revenue beats an empty run. The floor is the extra cost of detours, waiting time and tolls.
Costing: Logist Calculator lets you calculate outbound and return legs separately and compare them.