How Solvo.TOS Helps To Optimize Truck Visits And Boost Terminal Efficiency
The Solvo.TOS system automates all transportation fronts of the cargo terminal: maritime, rail, and trucks. Today, we are going to explain how it helps to manage truck visits and address frequently encountered issues efficiently.
The primary reason for automating truck visits is to eliminate the queues of trucks approaching the logistics facility. Given the consistently increasing terminal cargo flows, this automation may become crucial in preventing terminal overloads.
A special function of Solvo.TOS helps cargo terminal dispatchers precisely schedule truck appointments by utilizing a time-slotting technology. By assigning specific periods for each vehicle, the terminal can process trucks within predictable time slots. This significantly increases efficiency in planning, managing, and monitoring truck operations and cargo handling.
When a driver registers at the terminal, Solvo.TOS locates the visit request previously submitted by the freight forwarder through the website. The system analyzes cargo locations and determines the driver’s queue position based on various factors, from the number of waiting drivers to the optimal route to the loading point.
Among the key benefits of the truck visit planning and management functionality :
- Solvo.TOS seamlessly integrates with OCR systems, weight control systems, RFID tag settings, and other sensors, creating a unified digital ecosystem. This integration allows to track the vehicle from start to finish, reducing the number of personal interactions, and enhancing the control and transparency of the process.
- Drivers receive navigation and a personalized route through the yard by SMS. This begins with contactless self-registration and electronic queuing and continues with the intelligent allocation of vehicles to various areas. All of this helps to optimize transportation flows at the terminal.
- Automating time slotting helps to regulate terminal traffic, avoid checkpoint congestion, and reduce vehicle idle time at the terminal.
The truck visit management functionality of Solvo.TOS helps to reduce the time that vehicles spend at the terminal significantly and minimize cargo handling operations.
