Getting goods to the ends of the Earth
About this episode
This episode explores the challenges of last mile delivery in the remote regions of Chilean Patagonia.
In one of the most remote and unforgiving regions on the planet, the final stretch of any delivery becomes a test of endurance, ingenuity, and sheer determination. In this episode, Jane Chambers travels deep into Chilean Patagonia, where last mile delivery, or last-mile logistics, collides with hundreds of kilometres of rugged terrain, unpredictable weather, unpaved roads, and ferry routes that can shut down without warning. It means the price of goods is often very expensive. We hear from the people and companies trying to find solutions. If you’d like to get in touch with the programme, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk Presented and produced by Jane Chambers Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business. Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story. Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the…
People in this episode
Host: Jane Chambers
Topics covered
- last mile delivery
- logistics
- Chilean Patagonia
- remote regions
- supply chain solutions
Keywords
- last mile delivery
- logistics
- Chilean Patagonia
- rugged terrain
- supply chain
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Chilean Patagonia
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