eModal

eModal is a cloud-based, real-time collaboration platform offered by Advent eModal. According to the vendor, it aims to optimize the flow of intermodal freight and funds by digitizing the entire process. It connects stakeholders in the supply chain, including marine terminal operators, logistic service providers, rail terminal operators, intermodal equipment providers, and beneficial cargo owners. The platform provides visibility and control of containerized cargo from port to depot to door, with the goal of streamlining operations and improving efficiency in the maritime, logistics, and intermodal industries.

Key Features

Appointment Management: According to the vendor, eModal provides a slot management dashboard that allows terminals to schedule and manage appointments for truck arrivals, with the aim of optimizing terminal operations and reducing congestion.

Empty Return Instructions: The Empty Return Instructions (ERI) module simplifies the process of informing the motor carrier community about empty container availability, according to the vendor. This feature facilitates more efficient dual-ended moves and reduces unnecessary trips to the port.

Street Turns with Empty Manager: The eModal Empty Manager application facilitates "street turns," allowing truckers to find empty containers for bookings or return empty containers to the port. According to the vendor, this feature aims to reduce congestion and improve efficiency.

Terminal Premium Services: eModal offers chargeable value-added services for terminal operators, including API-based container status updates, off-dock drayage, and consolidated group or peel pile capabilities. The vendor claims that these services can improve overall efficiency and customer satisfaction.

OSRA Compliance: According to the vendor, eModal Fee Manager provides regulatory compliant invoicing details for terminals and lines, ensuring compliance with the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) and Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) requirements.

Professional Services: Advent eModal offers professional services for Terminal Operating System (TOS) implementation and integration activities. These services include security integration, hardware setup and maintenance, and data collection and analytics, according to the vendor.

Terminal Appointment & Dual Move Management: eModal provides a slot management dashboard for terminal appointment management, aiming to ensure smooth truck flows and minimize wait times, according to the vendor.

Vessel Schedules: According to the vendor, eModal's Vessel Schedules feature provides a central place for intermodal stakeholders to post and view vessel information. This feature aims to improve efficiency and coordination.

Fast Track Digital Processing for Import Container Pickups: Advent eModal introduced an expedited process and digital toolsets that enable beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) to expedite the movement of import containers for pickup. According to the vendor, this feature increases efficiency in import container pickup operations.

Appointment Scheduling: According to the vendor, users can schedule appointments for container pick-up or drop-off at marine terminals through the eModal platform. This feature aims to streamline operations and reduce wait times.