Store, ship, build, and run your business — all from one flexible home base
The Loading Dock knows how crucial flexibility is for early-stage companies. We created a workspace where entrepreneurs can learn, grow, and thrive together by blending the community and resources of coworking with the scale and functionality of warehouse space—introducing the concept of cowarehousing.
Our cowarehouse model offers scalable options, secured suites for inventory management, shared equipment to effectively kit and fulfill orders, daily on-site shipping & receiving, and a loading dock to optimize your logistical operations.
Scalable warehouse space that fits your needs.
Our cowarehouse offers flexible membership options to meet the needs of your scaling company.
Whether it’s time to move your business out of your house, expand your customer base by shifting away from brick & mortar to eCommerce, or simply need more space to scale your organization’s efficiency, The Loading Dock is a space uniquely designed for your company to thrive.
It’s so much more than storage.
With daily pick-ups, shared equipment and a loading dock, cowarehousing is the perfect solution for e-commerce companies, online retailers, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies, makers, kitting & fulfillment, pick and pack, flex space and more.
All cowarehouse memberships come with 24/7 access to coworking facilities for all of your front-of-office and back-of-office needs.
We Have Two Cowarehousing Locations in Raleigh
Dock 1053
Our flagship campus is part of the vibrant Raleigh Iron Works district. It’s located just north of Downtown, near Raleigh's Five Points and Midtown districts.
1053 East Whitaker Mill Rd. (Suite 115)
Raleigh, NC 27604
Beryl
Our Beryl campus is conveniently located off of the I-40/440 interchange and minutes from the RDU Airport and Lenovo Center.
3915 Beryl Road (Suite #130)
Raleigh, NC 27607
Tools To Run Your Business
Warehouse Amenities
Warehouse rental spaces ranging from 100 - 2500+ sq ft
Pallet storage
Secure 24/7 access
Video surveillance
Ability to scale up during term
Pallet shipping and receiving
Pallet jacks, carts, dollys
Hand trucks & tilt trucks
Warehouse break areas
Workspace for kitting & fulfilling orders
Daily pickups for UPS, USPS, & FedEX
Shipment receiving
Dock access
Freight receiving
Fully conditioned at Beryl location
Coffee and water station
Business Amenities
Enterprise level wifi
Flexible lease terms
Unlimited B&W printing
Phone booths
Meeting room access
Access to our community of members
Business mailbox
All utilities and fees included in pricing
Office space add-on optional
Freight receiving if you are off-site (*nominal fee)
Loading Dock staff on site weekdays 9am - 5pm
Amenities
Fully equipped kitchen
Locally roasted coffee
Beer on tap
Cider on tap
Sparkling water on tap
Kombucha on Tap
Monthly Member Events
Networking Events
Free Business Workshops
Free Parking
Beryl Cowarehousing
Dock 1053 Cowarehousing
What Our Cowarehouse Customers Are Saying
“I came to the Loading Dock for a few reasons - it felt homey with a sense of community. I liked that it was flexible in terms of space sizes and rental agreements. And I liked that it was temperature controlled. My favorite part of working here has been seeing other product based businesses grow.”
- Minni Marwaha, Deebocare
“We had been bouncing around coworking spaces for a while and were introduced to the Cowarehousing concept which seemed to be a perfect balance between what we loved about co-working with our growing need for more convenient logistics.”
- Rob Andrews, United Futsal
Behind The Scenes With Current Members
Traditional Warehousing vs Cowarehousing
| Feature | Traditional Warehouse | Cowarehousing |
|---|---|---|
| Lease Term | 3–10 years | Flexible 6-month to 12-month |
| Upfront Costs | High | Move In Ready |
| Scalability | Difficult | Easy |
| Amenities | You Provide | We provide: Shared (dock, WiFi, office, warehouse equipment) |
| Community | None | Active (fun events, networking) |
| Property Tax | Tenant typically pays directly | Included in rent |
| Utilities | Paid for and set up separately by tenant | Set up and bundled into shared cost |
| Ideal For | Large logistics ops | Small/medium businesses, eComm, startups, pick and pack |
Common Cowarehousing Questions
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Cowarehousing is all-inclusive, covering utilities, internet, equipment, and access to all shared amenities. You also have access to a business mailing address, printing, a full kitchen, coworking space, and conference room credits. Not to mention, over 1300 members to collaborate with!
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Yes! Pallet jacks, flat carts, hand trucks, and pallets (storage and disposal).
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Yes! You can utilize additional pallet storage space for a nominal fee; you can even reserve additional pallet storage locations to plan for your upcoming needs.
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Yes! In your absence, we can also sign for deliveries, including Amazon and commercial carriers, for a $25/pallet fee.
It is important to alert the campus teams if you are expecting a large freight delivery to confirm availability.
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Yes! There are daily FedEx, UPS, and USPS pickups/dropoffs for PARCELS. Members can also schedule pickups on their own if needed. If you ship freight, you will need to coordinate logistics with your own account and carrier.
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We do not, although we can refer you to local resources to support this need.
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Yes! Internet, cleaning (in common areas), power, water, commercial dumpsters, and more. Unfortunately, our sites cannot accept industrial waste and large volumes of scrap.
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Each unit has at least one power supply (standard 110V). If you have additional power requirements, please discuss your needs when you come in for a tour. You cover the cost of upgrades to your unit; although we can help connect you to contractors.
We do not supply water to the warehouse units or have water drains within the units; although each cowarehouse has a common utility sink you can use.
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The common areas are maintained by our staff, and you have access to tools to help keep your cowarehouse space clean & tidy.
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Our Beryl location has air conditioning throughout the building. If you need a truly climate controlled option then our Beryl Road location is the best option for you.
Our 1053 Location has heating in the warehouse and large fans in the warehouse which helps keep the southern heat at bay.
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Yes! Both locations have heating throughout the warehouses.
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We have a video surveillance system that keeps video on file for 30 days. We also utilize a door management system called Kisi that allows only warehouse members to access the suites. Your unit will have an individual lock to keep your goods safe, and you are welcome and encouraged to install your own security camera specifically for your unit as well.
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Yes - it is very important for you to have your own general liability insurance. Our insurance unfortunately does not cover your items or your company. We are happy to connect you to a local insurance agent for help if needed.
