Management of the order of entry of vehicles based on electronic permits and recognition of license plates with automated gate barriers or cargo windows and gates
Price from 600 € p.a.
Service functions
The management of truck loading times in logistics is often referred to as "time slot management". It refers to the planning and coordination of the arrival and departure of trucks at a specific location to ensure a smooth handling of deliveries and pickups. Loading and unloading times, traffic conditions, and other factors are taken into account to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. Time slot management is an important aspect of logistics and is typically supported by specialized software solutions.
The digital queue function for vehicles in the go2visit.de service is implemented as part of the access control and management module (Access Control System) for transportation and warehouse companies, including hardware components for controlling barriers, gates, and traffic lights.
Preparation and Getting Started
Set up the system
- Add objects, employees, invite users. Configure pass issuing by time slots.
- Connect the ViCAR ViPORT devices for license plate recognition and gate control.
- If necessary, connect the ACS integration module
Create a pass
- The cargo owner selects the required time slot for the truck to be loaded remotely and provides the license plate number.
- The receiving side/administration approves the request and issues the pass.
- The freight forwarder or driver receives an electronic notification and/or a paper QR pass with a map for access.
Entry into the premises
- Upon arrival of the vehicle, the system recognizes the number and opens the barrier.
- Data on entry and exit are recorded in the logbook.
- The receiving party is notified of the vehicle's arrival.
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How it works
The planning of cargo flows is carried out by the go2visit.de system, taking into account the loading capacities and the characteristics of container and general cargoes at each individual transport node. Time intervals, so-called time slots, are divided into hourly time segments that limit the number of passes for vehicles for loading operations. The customer applies for entry online by selecting an available time slot and providing necessary information about the vehicle and driver. The system automatically structures the requests and greatly reduces the time it takes to issue a pass both from a computer and a mobile phone. The option of group requests is available, listing license plate numbers up to a week in advance.
The receiver of the requests confirms them or redistributes them if necessary, depending on the terminal's loading capacity, the operational status of the loading equipment, and the number of warehouse employees. For example, if one forklift truck can perform four operations per hour, the customers cannot send more than four vehicles to this platform. The customer sees available slots, selects the necessary time, and creates a new request.
- The planning horizon sets the maximum number of days available for selecting a slot.
- The planning window shift provides a buffer of days for the administration and preparation of loading equipment and terminal personnel.
- Setting the template by weekdays ensures the formation of a work week taking into account holidays and weekends, including individual adjustments for specific calendar dates.
- Setting time intervals and time slots allows for efficient calendar planning, including work hours, lunch breaks, technical interruptions, and the number of vehicles.
The system flexibly forms a planning horizon of up to 30 days and a planning window depth of up to 30 days. Both values are important to consider when planning terminal work, depending on the expected intensity of cargo flows, and to have the ability to quickly edit time segments in the pass calendar in case of unforeseen events, such as forklift breakdowns or loader illnesses.
Upon entry of the pass-receiving vehicle, the camera scans its number and enters it into the system. Terminal employees involved in loading operations - warehouse operators, container platform receivers - see a list of cars on the cargo yard. The system will not let a car in without a pass. Reports on passage and pass issuance are available to all authorized employees for the entire period of operation. All data can be stored in the data center's cloud or, if desired, on the Administration's server equipment.