Cross docking near the production site for better quality, lower costs, and full control
Why choose cross docking with us?
By consolidating your flow with one logistics partner located close to your production site, you gain a more efficient process, higher quality, and full control from factory to final customer. We optimise every part of the flow – from consolidation and quality checks to tracking and deviation handling – ensuring a reliable, cost‑efficient and predictable delivery.
Better quality and fewer errors
- Fewer handling points reduce the risk of damage and delays
- Quality checks and scanning at inbound and outbound
- Dedicated teams in Asia and Europe ensure precision throughout the operation
Cost control from the very first kilometer
- Terminal services in low‑cost countries
- Consolidation and smarter flows reduce total logistics cost
- One system and one partner from factory to final customer
Full traceability and predictability
- Real‑time track & trace from order to delivery
- Control tower with proactive deviation handling
- EDI integration and order/PO management
- Direct delivery from the cross-docking hub to stores or end receivers ensures predictable lead times
Environmental benefits as a bonus
- Fewer handovers and more direct transport
- Optimised routes and intermodal solutions
- Lower CO₂ footprint through smarter logistics: sea, rail and road freight
How cross docking works with us
To secure an efficient and predictable flow, we manage the entire process from pickup and consolidation to transport and last mile. Here’s how we work – step by step:
- Pickup from all suppliers Local teams in Asia and Europe collect goods from your manufacturers.
- Consolidation and quality assurance Scanning, checks, labelling, repacking and other value‑added services.
- Cross docking and preparation Goods are sorted by destination and prepared for direct distribution.
- Transport to Europe and the Nordics: sea, rail or intermodal – always optimised for cost, time and sustainability.
- Last mile and store delivery Direct to store, warehouse or end customer – with full visibility throughout.
Local presence in Asia
With our own teams in China, India, and across Southeast Asia, we offer strong local presence and efficient solutions close to production sites. This ensures better quality, faster handling, and full control throughout the supply chain.
Logistics and value‑added services
- Consolidation, cross docking, labelling, quality checks, and repacking
- Local presence in China, India, and Southeast Asia
- Direct distribution setups to Europe and the Nordics
Local presence in the Baltics and the rest of Europe
We combine our own staff, local expertise, and a broad network of strategic hubs to secure fast, stable, and cost‑efficient deliveries across Europe.
- Rotterdam – main hub for sea and intermodal
- Lübeck/Travemünde – intermodal gateway
- Duisburg – European rail hub
- Jönköping, Vestby, Kløfta, Klaipeda, Gdynia, Parma
- First and last mile transport across the Nordics
Cross docking services
To secure an efficient and quality‑assured flow, we offer a wide range of services supporting the entire process – from pickup and consolidation to preparation, documentation and distribution.
- Consolidation and cross-docking
- Quality control
- Inbound/outbound scanning – full traceability
- Labelling and preparation for distribution
- Customs handling and documentation
Full visibility – explore our digital tool
eCare - a digital dashboard giving you full insight into the entire supply chain – from order to delivery.
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Full control from order to delivery All logistics handled in one system with real‑time data, order insight, and complete document access.
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Real‑time tracking and alerts Track shipments by reference, volume, weight, and status, and receive customised alerts for changes or deviations.
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Efficient order handling and document control EDI integration, easy access to waybills, invoices, and customs documents – all in one place.
Centralised management of all orders, milestones and deviations – across suppliers and carriers.
- Centralised order and milestone management
- Proactive deviation handling
- Supplier communication and performance reporting
More information about Control Tower
Efficient coordination and follow‑up of suppliers to ensure quality, compliance and flow: Vendor management.
- PO management and supplier coordination
- EDI integration and compliance control
- One point of contact – reduced complexity
FAQ – Cross docking, flow and digital tools
Cross docking is a logistics method where goods are transferred directly from inbound to outbound transport without storage. It is especially beneficial when you have many suppliers, short lead times or want lower costs and fewer errors.
Handling goods in Asia before transport to Europe gives fewer handovers, better quality, lower costs and more predictable logistics.
Yes. We have production‑near solutions in Asia and a wide network of terminals and hubs in Europe.
Through scanning, quality checks, control tower monitoring, eCare and EDI integration – ensuring full visibility from order to delivery.
Yes. In Europe we offer temperature control, special cargo handling, intermodal solutions and cross-docking at our terminals.
It monitors milestones, follows up deviations, communicates with suppliers and ensures the flow runs as planned.
Yes. Through Vendor Management we handle PO management, EDI integration, compliance and supplier communication.
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