Lastvareinnganger

Lastvareinnganger is a Norwegian term used in logistics to describe the entrances through which freight is received, stored, and dispatched at facilities such as warehouses, distribution centers, ports, and railway yards.

These entrances typically include dock doors or gates, loading bays, ramps, and protective dock shelters. They are designed to accommodate material handling equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks, and may be connected to dock levelers, conveyors, or automated handling systems.

Design considerations include optimal location within the facility, traffic separation from personnel areas, weather protection, and robust safety features such as bollards, bumpers, and clear sightlines. Access control and surveillance are common to prevent unauthorized entry and theft.

In operation, lastvareinnganger support inbound and outbound movements, inventory receiving, order fulfillment, and cross-docking. Modern facilities may use dock management systems, trailer scheduling, and automation to coordinate arrivals, improve throughput, and reduce loading times.

The term is mainly used in Norwegian logistics discourse, but similar concepts exist internationally under terms such as loading docks, freight entrances, or dock doors.