Truck Appointments

Trucking Appointment System | Port Community System

About

The Trucking Appointment System (TAS) allows truckers to schedule appointments with terminal operators for container pickup and delivery. Appointments can be made for four main movement types: empty containers in, empty containers out, full containers in, and full containers out.

The system features a user-friendly interface that supports the creation, review, confirmation, and rejection of appointments. It is integrated with clearance information to ensure that only fully authorized containers are scheduled for movement. Once an appointment is confirmed, the terminal is notified automatically.

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Key Functions

Allows truckers to schedule appointments for four container movements: Full containers in, Full containers out, Empty containers in and Empty containers out.

Displays available appointment slots in a calendar format

Confirms that containers have received all necessary approvals before appointments are created or trucks are dispatched.

Enables terminals to review, confirm, or reject appointments

Notifies terminals automatically once an appointment is confirmed

Allows terminal operators to set daily limits, time slots, and container handling priorities

Benefits to Stakeholders

Truckers

Truckers can schedule container movements in advance using a centralized system. This helps reduce waiting times at terminal gates.

Terminal Operators

Terminal Operators receive confirmed appointments ahead of time. This allows for better coordination of gate operations and container handling.

Shipping Agents and Brokers

Shipping Agents and Brokers are able to verify that containers are cleared before scheduling transportation. This prevents delays and denied terminal access.

Regulatory Agencies

Regulatory Agencies can track scheduled truck movements through the PCS. This supports compliance monitoring and strengthens port access control.