Terminal Operating System (TOS) - Port and Terminal Management Software
A Terminal Operating System (TOS) is software that manages port and terminal operations including gate control, yard planning, vessel operations, cargo handling, storage, equipment management, billing, and performance reporting for container, general cargo, and RoRo terminals.
What Does a TOS Do?
A TOS manages every operational aspect of a port terminal - truck arrivals at the gate, container and cargo positioning in the yard, vessel loading and discharge, equipment scheduling, storage charge calculation, and performance monitoring.
Types of Terminals Supported
Modern terminal operating systems support multiple cargo types: container terminals, general cargo and breakbulk, Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo), and multi-purpose terminals.
How IST Solves This
The IST Terminal Operating System supports containers, general cargo, and RoRo within a single system, with EDI integration, automated billing, and real-time operational dashboards.
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