Time slot management

65% shorter idle times and reliable staff planning

Suppliers provide notifications, carriers book slots, and your team manages the flow: TradeLink brings all parties into a single, unified process. Over 10,000 companies are already working within the TradeLink network, achieving an over 90% notification rate.

10,000+ companies coordinate their deliveries via TradeLink
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Why TradeLink

Manage instead of firefighting

Manual coordination is a time sink: 50 emails and 30 phone calls a day are standard at many sites. Take back control with fixed time slots, AI that lightens your team's workload, and a digital process.

Avoid waiting times and congestion

Distribute delivery volumes proactively throughout the day. Reduce idle times, keep the loading bay calm, and minimize disputes over demurrage charges.

Replace paper and Excel

Bookings, shipping notices, and changes are handled digitally. Everyone involved sees the same status, eliminating transcription errors.

Plan staff based on actual arrival times

You know when and how much is arriving, and you can plan your shifts accordingly. This is especially important during peak times.

The TradeLink network

Your partners are likely already on board

Suppliers, carriers, and locations all work on the same process in TradeLink: notifying, booking, and checking in. It is free for your partners, and the interface requires no training.

Once connected, companies stay in the network. Over 10,000 suppliers are already there. That’s why a new location rarely starts from scratch: a large portion of your partners are already familiar with TradeLink.

"With TradeLink, we haven't just increased our ramp efficiency by 40%, we've also gained a clear overview of our processes. This makes planning easier, reduces stress, and enables data-driven decisions – a real win for our team and our partners."

Markus Wibbe
Head of Logistics, MBG Group
Outlook: AI agents

Delegate routine tasks, keep control

Following up on shipping notices, assigning documents, clarifying status: At TradeLink, these routines are increasingly being handled by AI agents. Your team sets the framework and decides what matters.

Case Study · AI Agent Emma

WEKO Wohnen: How a top-15 furniture retailer handed its advance shipping notice inbox over to Emma

Five logistics locations, around 800 bookings per month: Emma processes over half of all advance shipping notices without needing any follow-up.

7 weeks
until go-live
> 50%
processed without follow-up

View your loading dock in a live dashboard

30 minutes with our team, using your actual workflows.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I test the time slot management for free?

Yes. After a brief conversation, we will set up a demo environment for you to test with your actual workflows. No strings attached and free of charge.

What is the difference between digital time slot management and manual planning?

Manual planning via phone and Excel is time-consuming and becomes less accurate with every change. With TradeLink, your partners book their own slots, changes are immediately visible to everyone, and you can plan staff based on actual arrival times.

How much does TradeLink cost?

Pricing is based on site size, logistics volume, and the modules you need. Get in touch, and we will provide a no-obligation price analysis.

What sets TradeLink apart from other tools?

The network: Suppliers, carriers, and your site all work on the same process, and your partners use the platform for free. Plus, you get support from our logistics team, from implementation through to daily operations.

What are the tangible benefits of time slot management?

Predictable arrival times, shorter wait times, fewer coordination errors, and staffing levels that match actual volumes. Avoid bottlenecks during peak times by spreading volume throughout the day.

What does TradeLink offer beyond time slot management?

A platform for inbound and outbound logistics: Dock & Yard Management, check-in terminal, load carrier management, cargo checks, and KPI analysis. Start with one module and expand whenever you're ready.