# AI-Powered Dock Scheduling That Moves Freight Smarter

Eliminate bottlenecks and manual scheduling with an intelligent dock management solution that’s built for today’s connected supply chain. Powered by AI and real-time visibility, Shipwell’s dock scheduling simplifies appointment coordination, improves warehouse labor planning, and optimizes loadout—so your yard runs smoother, faster, and smarter.

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## Discover How You Can Increase Dock Productivity and Strengthen Carrier Relationships

Seamlessly schedule your shipping and receiving appointments directly on our online carrier & dock worker portal. Our strategic automation is designed to optimize dock availability, tailored to navigate your facility's constraints and understand the unique nature of each of your shipments.

With intelligent scheduling that works for everyone involved, Shipwell takes the complexity out of dock management.

### For Shippers

Reduce freight costs and maximize facility utilization by automating the scheduling process.

### For Carriers

Save valuable time by scheduling and managing dock appointments all in one place.

### For Dock Workers

Easily view all scheduled appointments and manage shipment arrivals/departures with intuitive interface.

## Making Dock Scheduling Simple and Reliable

### Efficient Dock Management

Reduce your dock staging area by 20-40%, resulting in potential cost savings.

### Real-time Visibility

Gain real-time visibility into your dock operations and utilize forecasted ETAs for proactive planning.

### Exception Workflows

Minimize data entry, manage exceptions, and streamline workflow using a single, comprehensive solution.

### Minimize Detention Charges

Reduce unnecessary costs by minimizing detention charges through efficient scheduling and operations.

### Improved Carrier Compliance

Achieve higher on-time pickup and delivery rates, strengthening carrier relationships.

### Minimize Downtime

Efficiently allocate resources and minimize equipment downtime, contributing to overall cost savings.

## Enable Enhanced Visualization and Management Of Your Dock Scheduling

Get enhanced visibility and control over your dock scheduling with Shipwell's Interactive Facility Calendar. This intuitive calendar allows you to make appointments aligned with your warehouse operations requirements.

### Optimize Scheduling

Customizable calendar views and ability to share and export facility/dock schedules with partners.

### Synchronize Arrivals and Sequences

Book dock times in advance per arrival needs for improved collaboration across carriers, docks and operators.

### Enhanced Visibility for Performance

Leverage the calendar dashboard to quickly review scheduling KPIs like late appointments, cancellations, and no-shows.

### Automatic Appointment Rescheduling

Adjusts appointments in real-time based on truck ETAs, ensuring optimal efficiency and adaptability.

## Configure Rules and Constraints For Optimized Scheduling

Set up customized rules and constraints to meet your specific needs. With robust rule configuration options, Shipwell allows you to optimize dock scheduling around your tailored parameters and constraints.

### Define Your Parameters

Set operating constraints, dock rules and load types customized for your facilities and workflows.

### Tailor Rule Settings

Configure lead times, request approvals, daily limits and overbooking thresholds based on your specific requirements.

### Streamline Coordination With Automated Notifications

Enable seamless collaboration through Shipwell’s smart notification capabilities. Automated emails and alerts keep all stakeholders aligned on appointment changes, status updates, and other scheduling activities.

### Proactive Communication

Smart notifications and reminders coordinate carriers, warehouses teams, and internal stakeholders.

### Real-Time Arrival Alerts on the Go

Receive notifications through the Shipwell mobile app as trucks arrive so you can prepare and staff accordingly.

### Gain Data-Driven Scheduling Insights

Leverage Shipwell’s robust reporting and analytics to inform your dock scheduling with impactful data. Customizable reports and consolidated insights drive productivity.