b. Can the concept of cross-docking be applied to cargo arriving at water ports and airports before being transported inland by truck or rail? Given your answer, what implications does it have for the design layout of water ports and airports? e. Sometimes airlines require their passengers to transfer from one airplane to another at an intermediate airport along the way. Do you think this process is similar to cross-docking? Explain d. What are the most important challenges facing any cross-docking operation?