What is cross-docking?

What is cross-docking?

• A. The short-distance movement of an intermodal unit from port/rail to a customer or another facility.
• B. A policy that minimizes or waives detention fees to attract carrier capacity.
• C. A distribution practice where goods are transferred from inbound to outbound vehicles with minimal or no storage.
• D. A notification that a carrier has been awarded a load, including pickup/delivery details and rate con references.

Answer: (D)