Aerial view of a cargo terminal yard

Logistics · Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Yard management

Planning and control of cargo in the port yard — from the first truck in to the last grab out — so cargo is ready when the ship is.

Overview

Yard management with Astraline Maritime

Berth time lost waiting for cargo is expensive. We plan stockpiles, receive and tally inbound cargo, control stock and schedule load-out so that loading is continuous once the vessel is alongside.

Shippers and receivers get daily visibility of what is in the yard, by grade and by owner.

What's included

Everything covered under yard management

01

Yard & stockpile planning

Storage areas planned by cargo, grade, owner and vessel.

02

Receipt & tally

Inbound trucks checked, weighed, tallied and recorded.

03

Storage & segregation

Cargo stacked and segregated safely by grade and owner.

04

Stock control

Daily stock reconciliation against weighbridge and tally records.

05

Truck scheduling

Gate coordination and truck shuttles planned around the vessel.

06

Load-out to vessel

Continuous feeding of cargo to the berth during loading.

07

Terminal coordination

Close liaison with the terminal operator on space and equipment.

08

Project laydown

Temporary laydown areas for project and break-bulk cargo.

09

Safe yard practices

Housekeeping and traffic management in the yard.

How it works

5 steps, one point of contact

  1. 1

    Yard plan

    Space allocated by cargo, grade and vessel.

  2. 2

    Receipt

    Trucks weighed, tallied and recorded.

  3. 3

    Storage

    Cargo stacked and segregated.

  4. 4

    Stock reports

    Daily figures shared with cargo owners.

  5. 5

    Load-out

    Truck shuttles keep the vessel loading continuously.

What we need from you

To get started, send us

  • Cargo type, grade and total tonnage
  • Delivery window into the yard
  • Nominated vessel and loading window
  • Trucking arrangements (yours or ours)
  • Reporting contacts

What you receive

Clear updates at every stage

  • Yard allocation plan
  • Daily receipt and stock reports
  • Weighbridge and tally records
  • Load-out progress reports
  • Final stock reconciliation

FAQ

Common questions

Can't find your answer? Our operations desk replies around the clock on WhatsApp or at [email protected].

Which cargoes do you manage in the yard?

Mainly dry bulk construction materials — aggregates, limestone, gypsum, clinker and cement — as well as steel, break-bulk and project cargo laydown.

Do you provide daily stock reports?

Yes. Cargo owners receive daily receipt and stock figures reconciled against weighbridge and tally records.

Can you arrange the trucks as well?

Yes. We can schedule trucks for delivery into the yard and for the shuttle to the berth — see our transportation service.

Contact

Operations desk · around the clock

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