The business model of electronic commerce companies focused on the last mile, that is, in the delivery of the package to the user after online purchase, will invoice around US$ 4.89 billion at the end of 2024. However the wave of growth brought with it regulatory challenges that have not yet been resolved.

The so-called "Last Milers", that is, the platforms specialized in moving online orders from distribution points to users' homes, became a key point for the growth of Internet sales of retails, which seek outsourcing of the supply chain. Globally, it is estimated that companies dedicated to this last mile of e-commerce will earn US$ 4.89 billion at the end of 2024.

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