Project logistics’ “last mile” isn’t about “delivering to the site”—it’s about delivering exactly when needed (JIT: Just In Time).  

We worked on a metro project where the client initially asked to ship materials 1 week early. The materials sat at the site, sun-damaged and incurring $500/day demurrage (total $3,500). We switched to JIT: Confirm the site’s schedule 3 days in advance—if steel structures are needed Monday morning, we deliver Sunday night. This eliminated demurrage and kept materials fresh (e.g., paint didn’t fade).  

The key to JIT is real-time progress synchronization. We have a “project group” to daily check: “What materials are needed tomorrow? When?” If the site changes plans, we adjust routes/delivery times immediately.  

Our advice: Ask forwarders for JIT planning. On-demand delivery beats “early stockpiling”—it saves money and keeps the project on track.