Cross Docking Services for Streamlined Distribution
Reduce handling, cut costs, and speed up delivery with our cross docking solutions.
What Are Cross Docking Services?
Cross docking is a logistics strategy designed to eliminate or minimize warehousing needs by transferring incoming shipments directly to outbound carriers. Our cross docking services help businesses reduce storage time, lower costs, and speed up the distribution process. Ideal for fast-moving goods or high-demand products, cross docking ensures that inventory spends minimal time in storage, allowing quicker deliveries to your customers or retail locations.
How Cross Docking Works?
Our cross docking process is simple and efficient. Once we receive your inbound shipments, they are immediately sorted, repacked (if necessary), and loaded onto outbound trucks for delivery. By bypassing traditional warehousing steps, we ensure that your products move quickly through the supply chain and reach their destination with minimal delay. Whether you’re distributing products to retailers, wholesalers, or customers, our cross docking services help reduce handling times and improve delivery speed.
Strategic Location: Positioned near key transportation routes, Amazon FBA Warehouses, retailers and major ports, our facility is ideal for fast inbound and outbound shipments.
Cost Savings: By eliminating storage and reducing handling, you save on warehousing and labor costs.
Scalability: Whether you have small shipments or large-scale distribution, our cross docking solutions are designed to scale with your business.
Custom Solutions: We tailor our cross docking services to fit your specific supply chain needs, helping optimize efficiency.
How Our Cross Docking Services Work
Our cross docking process is designed to minimize handling time and optimize the flow of goods from suppliers to end customers or retail locations. Here’s how it works:
Receive Inbound Shipments: We accept incoming shipments from manufacturers or suppliers, whether by truck, rail, or container. Once received, the goods are immediately unloaded and checked for accuracy and condition.
Sort and Repack (if necessary): After unloading, the products are sorted according to their destination or customer orders. If necessary, we offer repacking services to consolidate shipments or prepare items for specific customer requirements, ensuring efficient and safe delivery.
Load onto Outbound Trucks: Instead of storing products in a warehouse for long periods, we quickly load the sorted shipments onto outbound trucks or carriers, preparing them for immediate delivery. This drastically reduces the amount of time goods spend in storage, speeding up your distribution process.
Ship to Customers or Retailers: Finally, the outbound trucks transport the goods directly to customers, retail locations, or distribution centers. By eliminating unnecessary storage and handling, your products are delivered faster, reducing lead times and improving customer satisfaction.
Our cross docking services help businesses streamline their supply chain by cutting down on storage costs and handling times. Whether you’re distributing to wholesalers, retailers, or direct-to-consumer, we make sure your products move quickly and efficiently through the logistics chain.
Our facility in Henderson, North Carolina is perfectly situated for FBA sellers, with proximity to key Amazon fulfillment centers such as CLT2 in Charlotte, RIC2 in Richmond, RDU5 in Durham, and ORF2 in Chesapeake, Virginia, all within 1 to 3 hours’ distance. Additionally, nearby ports like Norfolk International and the Port of Wilmington make us a prime location for inbound ocean freight. With our cross docking services, we efficiently receive, sort, and ship your products directly to Amazon FBA warehouses, cutting down on handling time and storage costs. This allows your inventory to move quickly through the supply chain, ensuring faster delivery and reducing overall logistics costs, making us an ideal partner for optimizing your FBA operations.
Flexible, Low-Cost Storage with Short and Long-Term Options
Our facility offers low-cost storage solutions tailored to meet your needs, whether you require short-term space or long-term options. We provide flexible contracts, allowing you to store your inventory for as little or as long as needed, with the ability to extend your storage period based on demand. In addition, we offer comprehensive prep services, including labeling, packaging, and bundling, ensuring that your products are ready for distribution or shipment to Amazon FBA. Our storage solutions help you reduce overhead while maintaining the flexibility to scale your operations as your business grows.
Personalized Support with Dedicated Account Management
Our dedicated account management service provides hands-on, tailored support to ensure your business runs smoothly at every stage of the logistics process. Your dedicated account manager serves as an extension of your team, offering personalized guidance for managing inventory, optimizing shipping strategies, and overseeing daily logistics operations. From handling inbound shipments to monitoring stock levels and coordinating fulfillment, we’re here to provide proactive solutions that keep your supply chain efficient and cost-effective.
With direct, real-time communication, your account manager works closely with you to understand the unique needs of your business. Whether it’s sourcing the best shipping rates, coordinating custom packaging, or resolving any logistics challenges that arise, we ensure that your business receives the attention it deserves. Our goal is to help you focus on growth while we manage the details behind the scenes, providing dedicated support that adapts to your evolving needs.
Integrations
We integrate with your favorite eCommerce solutions
We seamlessly integrate with nearly any sales channel, and we don’t charge extra fees for each integration. This allows you to sell across multiple platforms without the worry of added costs, giving you the freedom to expand your business comfortably.
Why Choose Shipontime?
Real Time Inventory
Track your stock levels with real-time inventory updates for accurate and efficient fulfillment.
Automated Processing
Streamline your business with automated order processing for faster, error-free fulfillment.
Unlimited Integration
Connect seamlessly with unlimited integrations across all your sales channels.
Cost Efficient
Enjoy cost-efficient solutions with low storage and shipping charges, designed to maximize your savings.
Account Manager
Benefit from personalized support with a dedicated account manager for all your fulfillment needs.
Customizable Packaging
Enhance your brand with customizable packaging tailored to your specific products and preferences.