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How to plan a delivery route: how many stops fit in a day

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Plan for 12 to 15 deliveries in one area or 8 to 10 across areas during a 3.5-hour block. The actual list needs review before booking. Group nearby stops and confirm access rules and recipient availability. Allow for handover time instead of judging the route only by driving distance.

In 30 seconds

  • One area: 12 to 15 deliveries per block. Several areas: 8 to 10.
  • Group by area and pair neighboring ones: Lomas with Polanco, Santa Fe with Interlomas.
  • Fragile and time-bound orders first; flexible ones last.

How many deliveries fit in a 3.5-hour block?

A 3.5-hour block covers 12 to 15 deliveries in one area or 8 to 10 when combining areas. Travel between neighborhoods uses time that could otherwise go to stops. Guard booths and reception desks also affect the plan. Send the full list so SIVA Logistics can confirm what fits.

Deliveries per block and cost per delivery by route type
Route typeDeliveries per blockTime per stopQuote
One area12 to 15≈ 14 to 17 minPersonalized quote
Several areas8 to 10≈ 21 to 26 minPersonalized quote

How it's calculated: 210 minutes in the block ÷ number of deliveries = time per stop. Quoted block price ÷ number of deliveries = cost per delivery.

How should you order the stops?

Group stops by area, then consider agreed receiving windows and fragile orders. Within each area, avoid unnecessary return trips between addresses. Confirm access requirements before settling the order of stops. Nearby areas can combine in one block, but travel between them reduces the available delivery time.

  1. Group by area: all Polanco stops together, all Santa Fe stops together.
  2. Fragile first: cakes, flowers and products packed with ice packs in the first stops.
  3. Time-bound stops: fix those and fit the rest around them.
  4. One direction: within the area, keep moving without going back over the same streets.
  5. Flexible last: offices with all-day reception or homes where someone is always in.

What eats up time on a route?

Allow time for driving, parking, unloading and handing over each order. Guard booths and tower receptions may add access steps before the package reaches its recipient. Missing phone numbers can also interrupt the route. Collect complete details beforehand and include those requirements in the stop plan.

What eats up time in each area and how to avoid it
AreaWhat eats up timeHow to avoid it
InterlomasGuard booth sign-in at gated communitiesHave the resident authorize access beforehand
Santa FeReception and supplier access in towersTower, floor, company and recipient's full name
PolancoParking and unloading on metered streetsNearby stops grouped and doorman delivery authorized
Lomas de ChapultepecLarge homes with several entrancesSay which door to deliver to

More detail by area in the guides on Interlomas gated communities and Santa Fe towers.

What tools should you use to plan the route?

Use a route planner to order multiple addresses and navigation tools to follow current road conditions. SIVA Logistics uses Routific, Waze and Google Maps. Software still needs complete addresses and access notes to support the plan. Check receiving windows and product handling before confirming the stop sequence.

  • Route optimizer (for example Routific): takes the list of addresses and returns the order.
  • Navigation with traffic (Waze or Google Maps): adjusts the way on the fly.
  • A spreadsheet with the delivery list: the basis for everything above.

Template: the delivery list

Use one row per order with the recipient's name, phone, full address, access notes, receiving window and product details. Keep apartment numbers and landmarks in the same record. Match every package label to its row. Send the list before booking so the team can review the route.

Sample delivery list
RecipientPhoneAddressAccessWindowNotes
Ana R.55 0000 0000Street, building and unit no., neighborhood, zipGated, guard boothMorningCake, don't stack
Tower X reception55 0000 0000Tower, floor, companySupplier entranceBefore 2:00 pmCorporate gift

Frequently asked questions

Book a dedicated block one day ahead, or request the afternoon route before noon, subject to space. Blocks run Monday to Saturday in morning and afternoon slots. For same-day requests, check availability on WhatsApp. Confirm your areas, order count and date when booking. The answers below cover other details to check before dispatch.

How far in advance should I book a delivery?

Book a dedicated block one day ahead. For same-day requests, check availability on WhatsApp. Blocks run Monday to Saturday, from 8:30 am to noon or 1:00 to 4:30 pm. For the afternoon route, request delivery before noon, subject to space.

Do you plan the route or do I have to send it in order?

We plan it. Send us the delivery list. We order it by area and receiving window, then confirm how many stops fit before booking.

What if my deliveries don't fit in 3.5 hours?

We tell you before booking. You can book morning and afternoon blocks or ask about route space. Extra time is quoted separately.

Can I combine all four areas in one block?

Yes, but fewer deliveries fit (8 to 10) because of the drives. If you have many deliveries in areas far from each other, one block per pair of neighboring areas usually works better.

Send us your list and we'll tell you how many fit

With your addresses we plan the route and confirm blocks and cost per delivery before you book.

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Book your next delivery with SIVA Logistics on WhatsApp: choose a 3.5-hour dedicated block, a single delivery or SIVA Personal, a driver and van by the hour. We work Monday to Saturday in Interlomas, Santa Fe, Lomas de Chapultepec and Polanco, and beyond those areas subject to availability. We send a quote that fits your deliveries, usually within minutes, before you book.

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