Yard Management

Efficient management of vehicle traffic on the premises

&UP® YMS supports the entire process, from notification and entry onto the site to handling at the loading bay and departure. The system organises vehicle traffic, reduces queues and provides a complete overview of what is happening on the site.

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Full control over traffic in the yard

  • notifications accessible via a web browser
  • automatic vehicle identification at the gate
  • directing drivers to the correct loading bays
  • integration with LPR cameras, barriers, weighbridges and kiosks
  • recording of arrival, service and departure times
Features

Key features of the module

Weighing system

Automatic recording of the vehicle’s weight before and after loading, integrated with the LPR system and the barrier. This solution eliminates the need for manual operation of the weighbridge and provides weight records for each journey:

  • Real-time weight monitoring
  • Checking the vehicle’s weight before and after loading
  • High measurement accuracy
  • Automatic data transfer to operating systems

Online electronic notification

The browser-based booking module allows carriers to book time slots without the need for phone calls or emails. The logistics department sets the transport details, the freight forwarder accepts the booking and finalises the details, and every status change triggers an SMS or email notification.

Self-service kiosk for drivers

On-site self-service registration ensures the security of the premises and provides a complete record of people and vehicles. Upon arrival at the premises, the driver registers their arrival themselves, and the system verifies their identity and authorisation to enter:

  • Identity verification via a scan of an ID card or passport
  • Checking drivers’ sobriety (breathalyser)
  • Issuing and returning access cards (including in the form of printed codes)
  • Health and safety briefings and acceptance of the facility’s rules and regulations (GDPR, safety rules)
  • Support for RFID readers and the printing of parking tickets

Automatic vehicle identification

The number plate recognition (LPR) system fully automates entry and exit checks. OCR technology on high-performance cameras captures number plate data in real time, compares it against a database of registered vehicles and opens the barrier without the need for security staff:

  • Hassle-free entry and exit – no need to install additional equipment in vehicles
  • Integration with the barrier and the weighing system
  • Full recording of every entry and exit, including a photograph of the vehicle
  • Automatic notifications for unauthorised vehicles or those reported as late

Yard and loading bay management

Full, real-time visibility of the site’s occupancy, with each stage of vehicle handling recorded. Standardisation of operations simplifies the work of dispatchers, security staff and warehouse teams:

  • Real-time vehicle counting with information on available spaces
  • Schedule of dock and berth availability
  • Recording the time of each operation (arrival at the quay, start of loading, end of loading)
  • Alerts for delays and irregularities in loading and unloading processes
  • Monitoring the time of departure from the premises

Communication with drivers

The driver information system is the main channel of communication between the facility’s staff and external hauliers. Instructions are relayed via mobile devices, text messages, email and information boards placed in prominent locations around the yard:

  • Radio paging system – portable devices issued to drivers upon entry
  • Information boards displaying messages and dock numbers
  • SMS and email notifications regarding status changes
  • Integration with the self-service kiosk at the waiting area
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Benefits

Benefits of implementing the Control Centre

No queues at the loading bays

Online notifications and the docking schedule eliminate unnecessary waiting times for vehicles.

Unattended access control

The LPR takes over security duties during routine operations.

Comprehensive traffic records

Every vehicle is registered with a photograph, weight and service time.

Site security

Identity checks, sobriety tests and health and safety briefings before entry.

Integration

A single environment for all traffic on the square

Yard Management is a layer that links the physical infrastructure with IT systems.

This ensures that the dispatcher, security staff, freight forwarder and warehouse staff all have a shared view of the situation.

The process

How does it work?

See what the workflow looks like.

  • 1

    The logistics department finalises the transport details; the freight forwarder accepts the request and clarifies the details.

  • 2

    A vehicle at the holding area signals that it is ready to enter – the LPR identifies it automatically.

  • 3

    The system identifies the gate and the ramp, and records the time of each loading or unloading operation.

  • 4

    Once the service is complete, the vehicle leaves the premises and the entry, weight and service data are fed into the reporting and analytics system.