Dock-High

Definition

Industrial warehouse designed with loading docks at standard truck bed height (usually 48-52 inches), making it ideal for high-volume goods movement.

Example Usage

We leased the dock-high warehouse because it cuts unloading time in half.

Origin

Industrial real estate technical terminology

Fun Fact

Dock-high warehouses typically command 10-15% premiums over traditional facilities because logistics efficiency matters.

Source: Industrial Real Estate Association

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