Advantages of modular docks

What are the benefits of modular loading docks?

Reliable loading docks are vital to the productivity and efficiency of many types of businesses, from manufacturing plants to retail warehouses. A modular loading dock is the lifeblood of a business, and when operated efficiently, it can provide the fastest and safest flow of goods in today's fast-paced, logistics-driven world.

No unnecessary investment

The modular loading dock is an ideal custom solution that not only speeds up the loading and unloading process, but also provides significant operational cost savings. It consists of a ramp, platform and dock leveller. By including these elements, we offer a semi-permanent solution that meets all the requirements of a dedicated loading bay, but at a much lower cost.

You will be able to accept a variety of different vehicles without having to build a new warehouse.  This is especially true if driveways and warehouses are inconveniently located or if there is little space to unload your goods.

The perfect alternative to a loading bay

Modular loading bays are becoming a great competitive advantage, especially when you consider that many warehouses do not have a dedicated loading bay. And while in the past this would inevitably have required building a concrete platform up to trailer level or a recessed loading dock, now, given that construction work is dependent on building ownership and planning permission, Thorworld offers the perfect solution to this problem.

A unique solution to reduce costs

Comparing modular platforms with traditional platforms in terms of performance, reliability and safety, there are really no fundamental differences. What's more, the cost of Thorworld's modular docks is typically less than a quarter of the equivalent construction work required for a traditional loading dock. Additional savings are also achieved by minimizing the space taken up, reducing temperature losses and increasing loading efficiency.

The operating principle is elementary: the trailer pulls up, the leveller provides a transition to the platform, the forklift moves the load across the platform, then down the ramp and into the warehouse.

These modular loading and unloading complexes are an ideal option for increasing the speed of cargo handling (loading and unloading) with minimal monetary investment. For example, you rent a warehouse with two loading and unloading ports, but during the seasonal activity you do not have time to process goods, and as a result there are long queues for loading and unloading. With our complexes, you can increase the number of ports without making changes to the design of the warehouse itself.  

This equipment allows you to organize loading and unloading operations almost anywhere, allowing you to do more work in less time.

Return on investment

As we've said before, it's ideal for increasing the speed of cargo handling (loading and unloading) with a minimal monetary investment. We have found that the cost of the platform, dock leveller and ramp pay for itself in just 30 deliveries, including port charges for unloading containers, and the cost can be reduced even further when renting a ramp.

Customized

The final layout of your modular solution depends on your specific preferences, uses and space limitations. Our custom design services allow us to develop a layout exactly as required, with detailed drawings and renderings included as standard before production begins. Thorworld is ready to start designing your modular loading dock right now.

Interested in a modular dock? Please get in touch via our contact page or call us on 01246260981.

Published: 14/10/2022