How to cut container yard wait time: 5 practical moves

Measure first: track gate-to-start time by truck type and time of day so bottlenecks are visible.

Offer advance booking in peak windows to spread load instead of morning pile-ups.

Share live container readiness with drivers and fleets so trucks do not arrive too early.

Replace ad-hoc name calling with digital check-in and automated queue order.

Review weekly KPIs with transport partners — average wait and on-slot arrival rate.