Real-World Solution: Cross-Dock Services

Streamline Operations and Reduce Costs

The Goal

• Lower shipping costs
• Reduce product handling during transit.
• Minimize reliance on warehousing.

Current Logistics Challenges

Complex Logistics Network

• Customer receives parts from suppliers across the U.S. via LTL carriers.
• Full ocean containers are offloaded at Midwest warehouses and shipped to various plants.

Warehousing Challenges

• Shipments are stored across multiple locations, requiring extensive staff and management resources.

Request for Support

• Customer identified inefficiencies in their logistics operations and turned to Standard Forwarding Freight for an optimized solution.

Standard Forwarding Freight’s Solution

Consolidated LTL Freight

• We consolidated all LTL freight within our footprint into a dedicated cross-dock in Chicago.
• LTL shipments from carriers outside the Midwest are also received for efficient processing.

Ocean Container Handling

• Ocean containers are transported from Chicago rail yards, deconsolidated, sorted, and pooled with LTL freight.
• Shipments are then transported as full truckloads to their designated plants.

Customer Benefits

Reduced Costs:

• Lower LTL delivery and detention costs.
• Minimized drayage and storage fees for containers.
• Decreased administrative expenses, including tracking, tracing, and scheduling.

Operational Efficiency:

• Less dependency on warehouses, leading to reduced storage and staffing needs.
• Reduced freight damages through streamlined handling.

Enhanced Service:

• Onsite dedicated customer service and operations employees ensure seamless execution.

Sustainability:

• Reduced emissions contribute to a greener, more eco-friendly supply chain.

Discover the Benefits of Cross-Dock Services with Standard Forwarding Freight!

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