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VBS speeds Solent throughput

[ May 9, 2023   //   ]

Solent Stevedores’ says the efficiency of its empty container handling at London Gateway has increased markedly since introducing a new vehicle booking system (VBS) from Intermodal Manager.

The VBS has also enabled an increase in the number of containers handled.

In January this year the empty container storage yard saw a throughput of just over 12,000 containers compared to 8,500 in the same period last year – an increase of 47%.

Peak waiting times for hauliers are now 30 minutes compared to up to four hours before the VBS was introduced.

The existing Intermodal Manager Terminal Operating System (TOS) was enhanced by the addition of a fully integrated VBS module, which brings significant advantages over using a stand-alone VBS.

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