Stay informed on container ETA and unloading
Dockflow alerts your team when a container is discharged and keeps every incoming container’s status always up to date, with AI predictions for arrival, berthing and unloading. Warehouse and trucking teams know what arrives and when, and plan ahead.
What customers say
“Our growth and success heavily depend on the scalability of our operations; efficiency and effectiveness are considered key competitive factors. Dockflow plays a critical role by creating a long-term solution for our business needs.”
Jay Opyrchal, Director Logistics & Operations, ArdoVLMPort operations, shippers and forwarders on Dockflow
Port operations & warehousing
Shippers & in-house logistics teams
Freight forwarders
Why Dockflow?
Terminal data from Antwerp and Rotterdam
Dockflow is an official Portbase software supplier. In Rotterdam it shows arrival, customs and gate-out status per bill of lading through Portbase Cargo Controller Import, plus discharge and gate-out from ECT MyTerminal. In Antwerp it shows release status through NxtPort Certified Pickup and T-Mining, with terminal integrations live for PSA Antwerp and MPET.
Warehouse and trucking teams plan from terminal to warehouse on the same data, always up to date.
Transport and warehouse, same alert
Dockflow bridges communication gaps between warehouses and transportation teams, streamlining the flow of goods into and out of facilities.
Set up the alerts yourself with no-code automations: when a container is discharged, the trucking team and the warehouse hear about it at the same moment.
Integrated warehouse data insights
Dockflow sits beside your warehouse management system, TMS or FMS. The Trident API, including free-time calculation, feeds container arrivals and status updates into those systems, so planners see incoming containers where they already work.
Temperature monitoring for sensitive goods
TrakAssure and LoRaWAN IoT sensors report the temperature of each reefer container you track, next to its status. When a reading crosses your threshold, Dockflow sends an alert, so your team can follow up before the container arrives.
Benefits
Maximize warehouse efficiency with Dockflow
Dockflow’s customizable alerts give you status updates that are always up to date, so you’re the first to know when your container is discharged.
Arrivals fed into your WMS
The Trident API feeds container arrivals and status updates from Dockflow into your WMS or TMS, so warehouse planning runs on the same shipment data as the rest of your team.
Reduced manual tracking efforts
Cut repetitive tracking tasks, and the errors that come with them, with Dockflow’s automated container monitoring and notification system.
Enhanced operational efficiency
Optimize warehouse operations with precise insights that improve decision-making and resource allocation.
Frequently asked questions about warehousing
How can technologies like Dockflow improve warehouse operations?
Dockflow improves warehouse operations by giving visibility into incoming shipments that is always up to date, removing the need for manual checks. With proactive notifications, warehouse teams can plan and allocate resources efficiently, keeping workflows smooth. By knowing exactly what’s arriving and when, Dockflow empowers better decision-making, saves time, and improves overall warehouse efficiency. More on container visibility.
What are the key challenges in managing inventory in warehouses?
Keeping track of incoming containers by hand is time-consuming and prone to errors, and that hurts efficiency. Dockflow addresses this with shipment visibility that is always up to date, so nobody has to check carrier websites one by one. That supports smooth operations, better resource planning and improved overall efficiency for warehouse management.
How does data integration enhance warehouse efficiency?
Data integration puts container status, arrival times and shipment updates into the systems your warehouse already uses, instead of retyping them. Dockflow works next to your TMS or FMS, and its Trident API, including free-time calculation, sends that data across. The result is better planning, fewer manual tasks and fewer errors, so teams can allocate resources where they are needed.
How does Dockflow connect with existing warehouse management systems (WMS)?
Through the Trident API. Dockflow runs next to the systems you already use, such as a WMS or TMS, and feeds them container status, arrival updates and free-time calculation. Free-time monitoring sends alerts before charges hit, so your team can plan pick-ups in time. The API documentation has the details.
What role does temperature tracking play in warehousing for sensitive goods?
Temperature-sensitive goods have to stay within set limits on their way to the warehouse, or quality suffers. In Dockflow, TrakAssure and LoRaWAN IoT sensors report the temperature of each reefer container you track. You set a threshold and get an alert when a reading crosses it, so your team can act on a deviation before the goods reach your dock. More on temperature tracking.
How does Dockflow streamline communication between warehouses and transportation teams?
Dockflow provides a centralized platform where both warehouses and transportation teams get updates and notifications tailored to their needs, always up to date. For example, when a container is discharged, the transportation team is notified to pick it up, while the warehouse can prepare for the incoming shipment. This shared visibility and coordination ensure smooth handovers, reduce delays, and streamline operations effectively.
What types of data insights does Dockflow provide for inventory and storage planning?
Dockflow gives warehouses container arrival times, with AI predictions for arrival, berthing and unloading, plus shipment statuses that are always up to date and temperature readings for reefer containers with sensors. Where the shipping line shares reefer data or a tracker is fitted, humidity shows next to temperature. These insights help warehouses prepare for incoming inventory and check storage conditions before the goods arrive.
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