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Essentos

The TOS that gives you real control over every cargo flow.

Essentos is the operating layer that coordinates gate, yard, rail, billing and customer access, no friction, no fragmented visibility. It replaces scattered coordination with structured execution, with evidence at every move.

✓Less coordination time per shift✓Event- and role-level traceability✓A measurable drop in manual errors✓Integrates with your ERP, EDI/PCS and OCR/LPR
A single operational truthGate · Yard · Rail · Billing

Essentos is TOS (Terminal Operating System) software for logistics and intermodal terminals, depots and mixed-cargo operations. It coordinates gate, yard, rail, billing and customer access in a single layer, with event-level traceability. It's built for operations that need to cut delays and replace scattered coordination with structured execution.

What it is

What is Essentos, and what problem does it solve?

Definition

Essentos is TOS (Terminal Operating System) software designed for logistics and intermodal terminals: it coordinates gate, yard, rail, billing and customer access operations in a single layer, putting cargo flow at the center and recording evidence of every event.

In a terminal, coordination is usually scattered across calls, emails, spreadsheets and systems that don't talk to each other. The result is avoidable delays, manual errors and fragmented visibility that makes it hard to react in time to activity peaks, rail windows or last-minute incidents.

Essentos brings all of that under one operating layer. Role-based rules guide how each team and shift executes, and every milestone (gate, yard, train loading, close-out) leaves an auditable record. Operations, customers and management share a single source of truth in real time, and every closed operation generates a ready-to-bill event.

How it works

From gate access to the billable event.

Essentos follows the real flow of cargo through the terminal, giving each team the context it needs at every step.

01

Gate access

Plate, booking and documentation validated in seconds, before the unit enters the terminal.

02

Yard decision

Slot selection factors in rehandling risk, block capacity and the next planned move.

03

Execution and rail loading

Operators receive tasks sequenced by real priorities; train loading aligns with sequence, weight and departure window.

04

Close-out and billing

Every closed operation leaves stored evidence and generates a billable event, with no extra admin work.

What it solves

From fragmented actions to an operation under control.

If your operation involves yards, gates, rail tracks and coordination across multiple teams and shifts, Essentos keeps it all together.

Gate

Access control

Plate, booking and documentation validated before the unit enters the terminal.

Yard

Yard decisions

Slot selection with context: rehandling risk, capacity and the next move.

Rail

Rail loading

Sequence, weight and slot aligned to the train profile and departure window, in real time.

Operations

Execution with context

Sequenced tasks tied to real priorities, not loose paperwork.

Billing

Billable event

Every closed milestone becomes evidence and a ready-to-bill event.

Integration

On top of what you already have

ERP, EDI/PCS, OCR/LPR and weighbridges. We go in where there's friction and scale in phases.

Where it fits

Built for operations that run on precision.

Different facility types, one operating layer that replaces scattered coordination with structured execution.

Intermodal and inland terminals

Gate, yard and rail in sync

Better readiness for peaks, windows and rail pre-staging, with a smoother operation.

Container depots

Inventory and locations

Control inventory, locations and moves with real traceability and yard visibility at all times.

Hybrid operations

Container, bulk and general cargo

Different cargo types in one facility, on a single operating layer with clear per-process rules.

Rail operators

Train preparation

Improve train preparation, track utilization and coordination with the rest of the daily operation.

Integrations

Connects with what your terminal already runs.

Essentos doesn't replace what works: it goes in where there's operational friction, improves the flow and scales in phases. Within the group it connects naturally with Captodocs for documentation and with Ecofin ERP for management.

ERPEDI / PCSOCR / LPRWeighbridgesCorporate systems
Glossary

Key terminal operations terms

TOS
Terminal Operating System: software that coordinates the operations of a logistics or intermodal terminal.
Gate
The terminal access point where the entry and exit of trucks and units is validated.
Yard
The area where units are stored and arranged; good management optimizes space and moves.
Intermodal
Transport that combines several modes (road, rail, sea) using the same cargo unit.
Pre-staging
Preparing units in advance to speed up train loading within its window.
Dwell time
The time a unit stays in the terminal; reducing it frees up capacity.
Worth knowing

What to know before you start

How long does it take to go live?
It's rolled out in phases: we start at the point of greatest friction (the gate, for example), get it running, and scale to the rest without stopping the terminal.
Does it integrate with my ERP and field equipment?
Yes. Essentos connects with your existing ERP, EDI/PCS, OCR/LPR readers and weighbridges; it doesn't replace what already works.
Is it good for more than containers?
Yes. It's ready for containers, bulk and general cargo, including mixed-cargo facilities and rail operators.
FAQ

Everything you usually ask about Essentos

What is a TOS, and how is Essentos different?
A TOS (Terminal Operating System) coordinates a terminal's operations. Essentos does it by putting cargo flow at the center, with role-based rules and evidence at every event, not just logging moves.
What kind of terminals is it for?
Inland and intermodal terminals, container depots, rail operators and mixed-cargo facilities.
Is it only for containers?
No. It's built for containers, bulk and general cargo, and mixed-cargo facilities. It adapts to different types of flow.
Do I have to replace my current systems?
No. It integrates with your existing ERP, EDI/PCS, OCR/LPR and weighbridges. It goes in where there's friction and scales in phases, without replacing what works.
What operational improvements does it deliver?
It cuts coordination time between gate, yard and rail execution, records event-level traceability and reduces manual rework.
How is it rolled out?
In phases. We start at the point of greatest friction, improve that flow and scale to the rest of the operation, without stopping the terminal.
Where can I learn more?
On its own website, essentos.com, with operational scenes, solutions and use cases.

Put your terminal under a single layer of control.

We'll show you how Essentos coordinates your gate, yard and rail with concrete operational examples, not theory.

Put your terminal under a single layer of control.

We'll show you how Essentos coordinates your gate, yard and rail with concrete operational examples, not theory.