The Problem for...

Terminals:

Over 50% of RTG moves are non-revenue producing

Trucking companies:

Lack of scheduling leads to longer wait times

At terminals sub-optimal coordination between container bay location and clearing agents scheduling trucker pickup leads to:

  • Excess costly, time-consuming process of terminal cranes having to dig out containers while truck congestion builds
  • Labor strain of unpredictable congestion of trucker arrival

Next step:
Coordination between shipping company ship container location and destination terminal

SOLUTION DEFINED
Smart container location services with shared platform for clearing agents to schedule trucker pickup/drop off appointments.

Users & Interfaces

Interface/User #1:

Victor Clearing Agent / Soren Terminal Controller - Desktop

Key Features

  • entry check-in employee, trucking/ logistics company dispatcher- limited feature access)
  • Smart inventory location/mapping software with truck appointment setting


    Interface/User #2:

    Joe Truck Driver - Mobile app

    Key Features Upon confirmation from the Agent that the cargo is ready for pickup, will then schedule an appointment:

  • Set, see, edit/cancel appointment time/date (calendar visual)
  • Directions inside complex to get to payload
  • Use latitude/longitude (google API)- deep link to google maps
  • Additional features:

    Mobile app geolocation- Track trucker ETA:
    Predictive settings when driver is running late; notify other drivers of available slot; incentivize geolocation users…

    Check in/Arrival:
    When driver is within (___mi) of terminal, auto “check-in” and begin container prep process to minimize wait time; app notification (and desktop) when payload is ready

    Driver ratings:
    Repeated timely arrival results in upgraded status. Start Bronze, move to Silver, Gold, Platinum (potential paid features)

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