The game has a built-in element to encourage this behavior:
If COMMS reports that you are docking, then there's a 60 second production boost on that station. I'm not sure if the timer starts when they approve your docking or when you actually dock.
Either way you should definitely have COMMS call first, if possible.
[Last edited Sep 20, 2012 06:23:40]
Daredevil Cosmic Cowboys, TNS Hyperion, Weapons Officer
1st Fleet of Southern California Sector.