GlossaryEN1 min readUpdated: Jun 13, 2026

Outbound Dock Slot

An outbound dock slot is a reserved time window and specific position at a loading dock dedicated to dispatching outgoing shipments.

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loading_dock

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