Cross-docking is a logistics strategy that involves unloading goods from incoming shipments and directly loading them onto outbound vehicles for immediate delivery, without long-term storage in between
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Cross–dock
— Multimodal Transport: In multimodal transport, a single transport operator or logistics provider coordinates the entire shipment using different modes of transportation, such as trucks, ships, and planes. The responsibility for the cargo’s safe and efficient transport rests with the single operator.
— Intermodal Transport: Intermodal transport involves the use of standardized containers that can seamlessly transfer between different modes of transportation, such as truck, rail, and ship, without the need for cargo handling or repackaging. Each mode of transport is responsible for a specific leg of the journey.
01 Pre-Distribution
Incoming shipments are sorted and consolidated based on their final destinations before being loaded onto outbound vehicles for immediate distribution
02 Consolidation
Multiple smaller shipments are combined into larger loads for more efficient transportation and delivery
03 Deconsolidation
Multiple smaller shipments are combined into larger loads for more efficient transportation and delivery
Flow-Through: Incoming goods flow directly from receiving docks to outbound docks without storage, minimizing handling time and maximizing efficiency
Hybrid: In this method, some goods may be temporarily stored for a short period to facilitate sorting, labeling, or value-added services before being loaded onto outbound vehicles
Opportunistic: Opportunistic cross-docking occurs when unplanned cross-docking is performed based on immediate demands or specific business opportunities
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