Cross docking is a logistics practice where inbound freight is received at a facility and immediately transferred to outbound transport with little or no storage time in between. This eliminates warehousing costs and dramatically reduces handling time, making it ideal for time-sensitive supply chains.
Outbound vehicles and routes confirmed before inbound cargo arrives.
Cargo received at cross-dock facility from container, truck, or air freight.
Goods sorted by destination/retailer on the dock floor.
Sorted cargo loaded directly onto outbound vehicles.
Vehicles depart to delivery routes — typically within 4 hours of inbound arrival.
Cargo moves from inbound to outbound within hours.
Eliminates put-away, storage, and retrieval labour costs.
Minimum dwell time is ideal for fresh produce and chilled goods.
Retail DC cross-docking for supplier consolidation and store delivery.
Minimising dwell time for fresh and chilled goods.
JIT parts cross-docking for production line supply.
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