Cross-Docking

Material Handling Process

HKN Transport & Logistics cross-docking expertise and experience delivers substantial economic benefits to our retail and manufacturing clients, including:

Big Box Retail

For a Big Box Retailer, we operate multiple Cross-docks moving as much as 17,000,000 lbs of general merchandise per week through 200 doors. We distribute to over 40 of the retailer’s DCs, and also serve their 25 discount store DCs.

Gain Industry Expertise

If you want the best, come to Marine cargo Logistics. We are the most experienced and expert Cross-dock operator and we provide exceptional service to numerous industries.

Automotive Manufacturing

For an Automotive Manufacturer, we operate the largest, highest-volume Cross-dock in the United States, that supplies eight manufacturing plants with parts from 1350 suppliers. With over 176,000 ft2 of dock space and 376 dock doors, it processes 7,000,000 lbs per day — 400 loads inbound and 310 outbound.

Why Choose HKN Transport & Logistics

Transportation Optimization

We optimize transportation routing and scheduling — both for the inbound material flow and the outbound distribution of parts or goods into destination-specific shipments — which significantly reduces transportation costs.

Award Winning Performance

Our superior performance resulted in our being awarded Cross-dock of the Year from our Big Box retailer — and the management of yet another Cross-dock center!

Our Cross-docking solutions can dramatically reduce your costs and improve your facilities’ productivity!