A Terminal Operating System (TOS) is a vital part of a terminal and primarily aims to control the movement and Storage of various types of cargo in and around a container, Terminal port or inland depot.
A TOS also enables a terminal to make better use of its assets, labor, and equipment, plan workload, and get up to the minute information which allows for more timely and cost-effective decision making.
The objective of a TOS is to provide a set of computerized procedures to manage cargo, machines, and people within the facility, to enable seamless, efficient and effective management of the facility.