Until now, TradeLink, like most providers, followed a “one-size-fits-all” approach: Booking types and rules were fixed, which led to longer onboarding phases and unnecessary special cases for some customers. However, the reality is different: Every company plans its resources individually — using its own concepts, processes and roles.

The new business rule engine solves this problem by providing a dynamic configuration level creates. This allows the platform to be tailored exactly to your own circumstances. The result: a digital image of the yard that feels familiar and tailored. Your digital twin, so to speak.

90% less configuration effort

What has changed?

Probably the most important upgrade is Replacing the rigid booking types. Instead, rules can be flexibly configured — exactly as they are needed in daily business.

A few examples:

• Ramp allocation by priority: If there are several ramps to choose from, the one with the higher priority is automatically selected.
• Minimum notification times: These can be defined individually according to means of transport, partner or flow of goods — no longer just relative to the start of the appointment.
• Automatic confirmation: Trusted partners can be confirmed automatically, while other requests are reviewed manually.
• Slot lengths: Instead of fixed times, slot durations can be calculated dynamically based on item categories, load units or volumes.

Transparency and traceability

A particular highlight is the opportunity Visually understand transport rules. With one click, you can see which rule was effective for a specific notification — and why.

This transparency reduces misunderstandings and makes it easier to optimize processes. Teams immediately recognize where adjustments make sense and which rules have priority.

Developed together with our customers

The Business Rule Engine is a good example of how we work at TradeLink: We're constantly developing our platform — and we're not doing it alone.

We regularly seek feedback from our customers to better understand what challenges really exist in everyday life. Many of the new features in the Business Rule Engine came directly from this feedback. In this way, we ensure that our solutions are not only technically possible, but also practical and effective in operations are.

Practical use cases

• Partner-specific ramp allocation: Different freight forwarders automatically receive the ramps provided for them.
• More flexible last-minute bookings: Close partners get shorter lead times without disrupting the process.
• Individual booking forms: Determine for yourself which fields are mandatory, optional or invisible — and thus increase data quality.

No need to change

Existing configurations are automatically adopted. Companies therefore don't have to do anything to benefit from the new features.

For a quick start, there is also a video tutorial ready to guide you step by step through the options.

FAQ — The most important questions about the digital twin

How much time does the new system save?
Depending on the setup 80—90% reduction of effort.

What sets TradeLinks Business Rule Engine apart from competitors?
In this form: complete self-control, immediately ready for use, no IT dependency — messaging is currently being finally sharpened.

conclusion

With the Business Rule Engine, TradeLink opens up a new level of Flexibility and control in yard management. Instead of adapting to rigid requirements, companies can define their own rules — clear, transparent and easy to use.

And that's just another step: We will continue to use the engine, as well as the entire platform, in the future constantly develop — together with our customers.

Learn more about the Business Rule Engine here

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