ICTSI launches online slot booking to reduce truck congestion in Manila
Time：2015-10-12
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The Terminal Appointment Booking System (TABS) was developed to minimise road traffic and prevent container build-ups especially with the approach of the holiday season, a company statement said.
"The new system will ensure a more organised flow of containerised cargoes in and out of the MICT while providing real-time information on container status," the company said.
"Booked slots further facilitate service levels and all but eliminate truck queues because the container terminal controls the flow of trucks to and from the terminal.
"This eliminates the current peaks created by road congestion, truck bans and other external factors, while giving importers and exporters a transparent view of when their trucks are meant to process transactions."
To book an appointment users must log on to upload their container details into the electronic platform and then search for available booking slots within the given time zones.
Once all the details have been reviewed and finalized, users can then proceed to confirm their time slot.
Three days prior to the launch of the online system, a two-day training programme was held to introduce port users to the functionalities and features of TABS. The system was also soft-launched for select user groups early in September for pilot testing.