Cross-docking

Logistics is essential to any manufacturing or trading enterprise, but it can be time-consuming and costly.  Business owners are always looking for ways to optimize their logistics operations by reducing the number of links in the logistics chain. One approach that can help achieve this goal is cross-docking.

Since warehouse services in Europe and the USA can be expensive for companies involved in international trade, procurement, or supply of goods, implementing a cross-docking model can greatly simplify logistics operations. This method of organizing freight movements can significantly reduce costs and streamline the supply chain.

Why is Cross-docking Important for Your Business?

Cross-docking is a warehouse process focusing on the rapid receipt and shipment of goods, bypassing the long-term storage typically provided by other fulfillment services.

By eliminating the costly storage stage, cross-docking optimizes the logistics chain. This means your customers no longer have to bear the expense of warehouse space rental or creating optimal storage conditions. As a result, cross-docking logistics offers a host of competitive advantages:

• substantially reduces the time it takes to receive products from the supplier and ship them to the recipient;
• improves customer service quality, leads to increased loyalty and, consequently, higher sales;
• increases the turnover of the business;
• reduces logistics costs, making warehouse services more affordable;
• provides an opportunity for quick disposal of seasonal or perishable goods.

Types of cross-docking

DiFreight provides cross-docking services across several countries worldwide. Our warehouses are specially equipped to meet clients' specific needs and their goods. We go beyond standard solutions by customizing logistics plans to perfectly align with the nature of the goods and the unique business requirements of each client. Our primary services include:

1. Transshipment. It involves transferring a ready batch from one vehicle to another without additional processing.
2. Consolidation. This type combines batches from multiple suppliers for delivery to a single recipient.
3. Deconsolidation. This type of cross-docking is necessary when there are multiple suppliers and recipients. In this case, the cross-docking warehouse receives the goods, redistributes them, forms new batches, and ships them out.
4. Break-bulk. It is a distribution of cargo received from one supplier among several recipients.

The Cost of Cross-docking Service at DiFreight

The cost of cross-docking services offered by DiFreight is determined by various individual factors such as the volume and quantity of goods, their specific characteristics, including oversized cargo or fragile items, and the need for additional processing like labeling, repackaging, and marking. It's essential to note that cross-docking is generally less expensive compared to regular warehouse services in the USA or Europe since there's no need to pay extra for storing goods.

How to Order Cross-Docking from DiFreight?

To order cross-docking services from DiFreight, please fill out the request form on our website or contact our manager by phone or messenger. They will provide detailed consultation regarding tariffs and inform you about the locations of our prep centers in the USA and warehouse facilities in Europe. Our experts organize freight flows to minimize costs while accelerating and optimizing logistical processes.