Lastbrygga

Lastbrygga, often written as one word in Nordic languages, is a loading dock or freight quay where goods are transferred between ships, trains, or trucks and a storage facility such as a warehouse or distribution center. The term derives from Norwegian "last" meaning load and "brygga" meaning quay; it is used in Norwegian and Swedish contexts and other Nordic languages with similar meaning. A lastbrygga can be a fixed structure along a waterfront or a dedicated platform at an intermodal terminal, designed to align with vehicle beds and ship or rail car heights to facilitate cargo handling.

Typical features include a dock edge with fendering to absorb impact, bollards or cleats for mooring, dock levelers or ramps to adjust height, and sheltering or seal against weather. Equipment used at a lastbrygga includes forklifts, pallet jacks, pallet racking, container cranes or container chassis, and sometimes automated docking systems. Operations focus on transferring unit loads, pallets, or bulk goods between transport modes, often after unloading from vessel or railcar and before storage.

In modern logistics, lastbrygga facilities are integrated with warehouse management and intermodal terminals to enable efficient cargo movement, rapid loading/unloading, and consolidation of goods. Safety and efficiency are governed by national and local regulations, with attention to height alignment, secure mooring, and proper use of wheel chocks and PPE.