Reduces material handling.
Reduces need to store products in warehouse.
No need for large warehouse areas
Reduced labour costs (no packaging and storing).
Reduced time to reach customer.
Transportation has fuller loads for each trip therefore a saving in transportation costs while also being more environmentally friendly.
Products are moved more quickly through a cross dock.
Easier to screen product quality.
Elimination of processes such as ‘pick-location’ and ‘order picking’
Cross docking terminals are less expensive to construct than your average warehouse.
High turnover of products with everything moving quickly through the cross docking terminal. Products usually spend less than 24 hours here.
Products destined for a similar end point can be transported as a full load, reducing overall distribution cost