Drayage refers to the process where container or piggyback is moved from a rail yard to another location and then that piggyback/container is returned back to the initial pick-up point. It is important that these containers get unloaded quickly and returned back to the original point so not to incur detention charges.
A double-deep storage lane is a method of storing product two loads deep in an aisle.
Door-to-door is a type of delivery service in which goods are transported directly from the shipper’s location to the recipient’s location, without the need for intermediate stops or transfers. It is often used for the shipment of goods that are time-sensitive, valuable, or require special handling. This type of delivery service is often preferred by customers who want to ensure that their goods are transported quickly and securely, and who do not want to be burdened with the task of retrieving their goods from a remote location.
A dock plate is a moveable metal plate that is placed between the warehouse dock door and a trailer or railcar and makes it easier/ smoother to access a trailer or railcar with a forklift or similar equipment.
A dock light is a light used to illuminate the inside of a trailer in order to aid in the loading and unloading processes.
A dock leveler is a plate at the dock door entrance that is raised and lowered either manually or hydraulically to accommodate trailer floor heights.
