# Time Slot Management at the Terminal

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> Unlike unmanaged free-flow arrivals, Time Slot Management at the Terminal requires truck drivers or depot operators to present themselves within a pre-booked window, typically one to two hours.

Unlike unmanaged free-flow arrivals, Time Slot Management at the Terminal requires truck drivers or depot operators to present themselves within a pre-booked window, typically one to two hours. The terminal assigns these slots through an online booking platform or telephone system to flatten arrival peaks and distribute gate activity evenly throughout the day. Shippers or freight forwarders reserve the slot on behalf of the carrier; late arrivals or no-shows may trigger gate refusal or penalty charges. The approach is now standard at major container terminals and large distribution centres worldwide.

**Source:** [https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/time_slots_and_what_they_mean_to_shippers](https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/time_slots_and_what_they_mean_to_shippers)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Time Slot Management at the Terminal |
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| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/time_slots_and_what_they_mean_to_shippers |

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