CFS (Container Freight Station) Management

CFS operations are complex—vehicle queuing, cargo unpacking, inspection, and dispatching.

Our CFS module ensures that nothing gets missed or misbilled, while offering real-time visibility to all parties.

Container Freight Station module provides an end-to-end container handling solution.
Right from processing advance storing orders of containers received from shipping lines to accepting or rejecting the containers on the basis of the storage criteria, it does it all.
This software typically handles container movement, storage, documentation, inventory control, and billing within a CFS facility. It aims to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in CFS operations, enhancing the overall logistics process.

Key Features:
- Container Tracking and Movement:
- Vehicle gate-in, unloading, and space allocation
- Container inspection, repacking, and transfer logging
- Inventory dashboards with real-time status
- Billing for handling, demurrage, and re-export
- Allows normal booking (by quantity) and special booking (by container number)
- Sends auto-email to customer, in case of rejection of the container
- System linked to the gate to capture the entries, exits and other such gate movements. This, in turn, avoids double entry into the system
- As the containers make their entries, the system matches the storage rate by tracking the original contract via customer code
- In case there is a shipping pre-alert citing the exit of wrong quantity of containers, the system allows the user to waive off the booking quantity. Here, prior approval may be needed.
- Enables the user to track the number of containers yet to exit out of the gate
- Handles stuffing and de-stuffing operations and records cargo receipt and delivery

Use Case:
A CFS in East Africa digitized its inbound flow and saved 20+ man-hours per day in cargo documentation.

Managing and generating various documents related to CFS operations, such as bills of lading, invoices, and customs clearance forms.

Managing inventory levels, including the number of containers, their contents, and their location within the CFS.

Facilitating customs clearance procedures, including managing required documentation and communicating with customs authorities.

Connecting with other systems, such as transportation management systems (TMS) and port terminal operating systems, to ensure seamless data flow and coordination.

**→ Unpack chaos. Load visibility. Bill accurately.
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