Dock Planning 101 Specification

In the competitive world of logistics, facilities need to be safe, versatile and efficient in overall design. A properly designed dock area can be a huge contributor in productivity or a complete bottleneck for material flow if not given the time it deserves. This guide was created to assist in the basic design of the loading dock and introduce the reader to fundamental concepts of dock design. It is recommended you combine the information contained here with the help of a seasoned professional and/or your local provider of loading dock equipment for a more complete solution.