Infographic: Transloading vs Cross-Docking

Transloading vs cross-docking — what's the difference? 

While both are commonly-used logistics methods, the difference between transloading and cross-docking is their purposes.

Transloading focuses on transferring goods between different modes of transportation, often with additional handling steps, while cross-docking focuses on quickly moving goods from inbound to outbound trucks with minimal storage time.

Understand the differences between transloading and cross-docking — and what types of shippers they best serve — at a glance with this infograph. 

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Transloading vs. Cross-Docking

If you're interested in transloading and/or cross-docking for your freight shipments, you might want to check out The Ultimate Guide to Warehouse and Distribution Services. 

Warehousing and distribution often go hand-in-hand with transloading and cross-docking, as all of these services are commonly found in multimodal supply chains. 

Use The Ultimate Guide as a resource to help you comprehensively understand the depth and breadth of services available that could support the health and efficiency of your supply chain. 

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