What we offer
Cargo transfers directly from inbound to outbound vehicle without entering storage. Storage cost and handling time drop.
Scope
- Port/airport cross-dock
- Store-level sorting and labelling
- Bypass shipment planning
When it makes sense
Cross-docking does not suit every consignment. It makes sense when:
- The destinations and quantities are known before the shipment
- The product goes straight into distribution without being stored
- Holding stock costs more than the fast transfer does
- The goods are short-dated or seasonal
If the distribution plan is still uncertain while the cargo is moving, conventional warehousing is safer; transferring against uncertainty invites error.
What it saves
Storage cost disappears, the number of handling steps drops — which lowers damage risk — and transit time shortens. Capital stays in the flow rather than in stock.
How we set it up
The distribution plan is ready before the cargo arrives: which pallet goes on which vehicle, in what order, is already decided. Store-level sorting and labelling happen during the transfer, with no separate operation needed.
Practical notes
Cross-docking is sensitive to timing: if the inbound vehicle is late, the outbound one waits. So we build a buffer into the inbound leg and define the fallback plan in advance.